Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 294

Hearing Imogen's frustration, Johanna gently comforted her. "Imogen, I know you mean well, but I'm just ordinary. I only have one brother, and he's missing at sea—there's not even a body to recover.

"With my status, I'm not worthy of the Russell family and even less so of Mr. Russell. So, please don't say such things anymore. I don't want to upset him…"

This only made Imogen more upset. She retorted, "Who says you're not worthy? Your brother was my fiancé. He's gone, so I should take care of you!"

Johanna sniffed and whispered, "But Mr. Russell doesn't like me… It's better not to force it."

"But I like you, and that's enough!" Imogen said proudly. "I'm like a mother to him. Does he dare to refuse if I tell him to marry you?"

"But... If you say it like that…" Johanna was still hesitant.

Imogen smiled and patted her hand in comfort. "Don't worry. I have plenty of ways to bring you two together. You just need to cooperate when the time comes."

Johanna blushed and whispered, "I'll listen to your arrangements then…"

After taking care of the pregnant and sleep-deprived Imogen for her nap, Johanna finally left her room and happened to run into Stephan.

She stopped, speaking softly, "Mr. Russell, Imogen is asleep now. I've talked to her, and she shouldn't be matchmaking anymore. I'm sorry for causing today's trouble."

She bowed, showing an apologetic expression.

He didn't say anything, as he wasn't the type to argue with two women, especially one being his sister and the other his sister-in-law.

He turned to leave.

She followed a few steps and bit her lip, saying, "Mr. Russell, women are more emotional during pregnancy and can be easily upset. If she repeats anything, we must be more patient and comfort her…"