Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 279

Since the chaotic events at the birthday party, Felicia hadn't seen Kayla after she was arrested and later sent to this sanatorium.

Over two months had passed, and now they were finally face to face again.

Felicia was a bit surprised. In just a couple of months, Kayla had changed dramatically.

In the past, she was like a frail, delicate flower—seemingly gentle, easily pitied. But beneath that softness lay a ruthless, calculating mind, though often impatient enough to ruin her plans.

For instance, her attempt to murder and dispose of a body by the beach at Cedar Street.

After all that had happened, Kayla looked worn out. Her face was pale, and she seemed so thin and frail, as if a gust of wind could carry her away.

Yet now, Felicia couldn't quite read her.

Kayla's gaze was hollow, neither smiling nor resentful, but she stared intently at Felicia with those dark, ink-like pupils, creating an eerie feeling.

Only one thought came to Felicia's mind. "Hmm? She seems to have wised up."

An attendant at the sanatorium brought two cups of water, setting them down in front of them.

Felicia took a sip of the water, using the moment to observe her surroundings in the sanatorium. She didn't feel any rush to speak.

Finally, Kayla broke the silence with a slightly hoarse voice. "It's been a while, Felicia."

Felicia sensed something off in that simple greeting.

And unlike before, Kayla wasn't her usual self—she didn't leap to provocations or say, "Felicia, do you think you've won?"

Instead, she just said, "It's been a while."

Swirling the remaining water in her cup, she asked casually, "You wanted to see me just to catch up?"

"Of course not." Kayla tilted her head back and let out a hollow, haunting laugh.