Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 346

Johanna quickly stepped forward to calm Imogen, her delicate hand gently patting Imogen's back. Occasionally, she would glance at Stephan nervously with a slightly aggrieved look as if silently saying, "I really didn't mean to cause trouble."

Stephan cast her a cold glare, his voice laced with warning. "Don't let it happen again."

He despised anyone touching his belongings, especially his phone.

Johanna bit her lip, her voice barely audible. "Understood."

Imogen didn't have the full picture of what had happened but managed to glean that Johanna had presumptuously answered one of Stephan's calls and was now being reprimanded for it. To her, it seemed like an overreaction.

"It's just a small thing, Stephan. Must you be so harsh? Johanna is my sister-in-law, and you should treat her like your own. Don't bully her!"

Stephan's expression remained unchanged, his tone as cold as ever. "I haven't done anything yet, and it's only because of you."

If it weren't for Imogen, he would've ensured Johanna paid the price for her actions.

Imogen's temper flared, but she forced herself to take a deep breath. She silently repeated the words, "Don't get angry. Don't get angry." Finally, she muttered in exasperation, "Fine. Just get out. Go do whatever it is you need to do."

After a moment, she added begrudgingly, "Take care of yourself and eat on time. Don't drink so much—you know your stomach can't handle it."

Her tone softened at the end, the irritation fading into concern. She turned her head away, signaling the conversation was over. Her sulking was reminiscent of a child.

Stephan sighed softly, a rare hint of helplessness flickering across his face. He had planned to leave, but as he glanced at Imogen's sightless eyes, guilt and sorrow surged within him.