Chapter 481
When Imogen mentioned Archie’s name, for a fleeting moment, Johanna, who was standing on the second floor, pressed her lips together. Her expression was d mix of anger, jealousy, and pride. It was a complex mix and rather battling
By the time Felicia looked again, Johanna had already tumed and lett.
Imogen sat on a small chair brought over by a mald, still reminiscing about Authie. Every word she spoke v
e was imbued with heartfelt emotion.
Felicia sipped her tea and basked quietly in the sun. She sablnothing.
After three days, the herbs on the list were all gathered.
During those three days, it was unclear what scenarios Imogen had imagined in her mind, but she completely took on the role of an older sister. She was exceedingly warm toward Felicia, constantly asking about her well–being.
During the day, they moved some tea, chatted, admired flowers, and fed fish. At night, Imogen pulled Felicia along to sift through baby clothes. Since Imogen. couldn’t see, she relied on touch while Felicia described the styles and colors for her.
Felicia, who had always been used to solitude, wasn’t fond of too much interaction with others. It always made her feel uneasy.
However, Imogen had a certain gentle persistence that Felicia couldn’t resist.
In that respect, Felicia felt that apart from their similar looks, Imogen and Stephan couldn’t be more different in temperament.
One was blind yet camed light in her heart; the other wore a smile on the surface, but his soul resided in a deep, dark abyss. He was elusive and terrifying.
They embodied two extremes.
Felicia didn’t want to linger any longer. On the night the herbs were gathered, she expressed her intent to leave. After all, to create the antidote, she needed to return to her circ
Imogen touched her prominently rounded belly and sighed. “Alright. The plane is on standby anytime. But it’s too late today. Leave tomorrow, alright?”
Felicia nodded. One more night wouldn’t make much of a difference.
After some thought, Felicia added, “Once the antidote is ready, I’ll have it sent to you. After the child is bom, you can take it anytime.”
“Alright. “Imogen nodded with a smile.
It was getting late, so Felicia prepared to return to her bedroom to sleep. As she turned around, she brushed past joltanna.
It was strange Over the past few days, Johanna rarely appeared around Imogen. Even during meals, she would silently observe how Imogen showered Felicia with care and attention.
She seemed indifferent even though just days ago, she had been so hostile and co
confrontational But now, it felt as though she was facilitating something. What could it be?
To be fair, Felicia didn’t want to assume the worst about people, but johanna’s faintly resentful and venomous gaze often left her uneasy
Felicia withdrew her gaze, returned to her room, and locked the door.
Deep in the night, Johanna knocked on Imogen’s door while holding a cup of warm milk.
Soon, a voice answered, “Come in.”
“Imogen, you’re still awake? 1 heated a cup of warm milk for you. Are you
you. Are your legs cramping again? Let me massage them for you.”
Johanna tumed on the lights and saw Imogen leaning against the headboard. Knowing she was uncomfortable due to her advanced pregnancy, Johanna adeptly massaged her legs. “Dors this feel better?”
Imogen nodded, her heart filled with gratitude. She sighed emotionally. “I’m so fortunate to have a sister–in–law like you.”
Johanna chuckled, her lips curling into a smile. However, that smile carried no sincerity at all. Instead, it was more mocking than anything else.
