Chapter <b>522 </b>


    Felicia’s curiosity was piqued, which was rare. Raising an eyebrow, she said, “Then let’s go together. I’m curious to see what kind of ce could attract 30 many people like moths to a me.”


    Stephan chuckled softly and took her hand. “I wasn’t nning to let you go anywhere else to begin with.”


    The rainforest was far too dangerous. Here<b>, </b>even nts could be lethal, let alone the animals. He couldn’t possibly let Felicia leave <b>his </b>side. Now, more than ever, it was safer to keep her close


    “Let’s move. The Carrell family should’ve already reached the destination. If we head there now, the timing will be just right,” Felicia <b>said</b>, recalling the general direction.


    She took ount of the time and figured that Stanley should have arrived with his men by now. They would also have left behind markings <b>along </b>the


    <b>way</b><b>. </b>


    Eagerly, Felicia sling her bag over her shoulder and started to march ahead. However, Stephan grabbed the hood of her jacket, stopping her.


    Before she could react, her bag was taken off her shoulders. Stephan handed it to one of his men and stood in front of her<b>, </b>crouching slightly. “Get on.” “What? Does he want to carry


    y me she thought


    Feeling a little awkward, Felicia rubbed her nose and declined, “I can walk on my own. I don’t need you to carry me.


    Without a word, Stephan took a step back, then firmly hoisted her onto his back with ease as if she were just a little rabbit. novelbin


    By the time Felicia registered what was happening, she was already leaning against Stephan’s lean but powerful back. It felt broad <b>and </b>steady, giving her a sense of security while also carrying that familiar, refreshing scent.


    <b>She </b>gave up struggling and restedfortably against his back. She was utterly exhausted.


    After an entire day of running, climbing, and navigating rugged terrain at top speed with minimal rest, her legs ached terribly. She had been relying on sheer willpower to push through, refusing to give in..


    But now that she had rxed, the full weight of her fatigue hit her all at once.


    Resting her head on the crook of Stephan’s neck, Felicia let the gentle rhythm of his strides lull her to sleep.


    No one noticed the petite figure hiding in the shadows of the <b>dark </b>rainforest, silently watching this scene unfold. Jealousy, anger, and a swirl of unspoken emotions flickered in her eyes. Then, the shadowy figure darted out of hiding


    “Stephan!”


    A sharp, feminine voice broke through the chorus of insects and frogs, momentarily silencing them.


    It was Johanna.


    She looked utterly pitiful, with dirt and stains all over her clothes. The moment she saw Stephan, she pouted, looking pitifully aggrieved. Her eyes immediately reddened as she ran toward him.


    “Stephan! I finally found you…” she eximed, then started sobbing.


    Before Stephan <b>could </b><b>say </b>anything, one of his men stepped forward and blocked Jolianna from throwing herself at


    at him.


    Frustrated, Johanna bit her lip, only to hear Stephan warning her <b>coldly</b>, “Keep it <b>down</b>.”


    As for the reason? It was because he didn’t want to d disturb Felicia, who was sound asleep on his back.


    Johanna clenched her fists tightly, consumed by jealousy.


    This tant favoritism and unreserved affection was an exception Stephan made for Felicia alone!


    was


    He turned slightly, ncing at Felicia on his back. She was sleeping soundly,pletely undisturbed. It was clear just how exhausted she was after the day’s ordeal.


    How could he not feel bad for her?