Chapter 469

After the meal, Felicia was about to clear the table when Stephan stopped her. He gave a slight nod toward the doorway, and a few familiar-looking maids entered. They swiftly began tidying the table and cleaning up. They were the staff Stephan had brought over from the Russell estate. Felicia was more than happy to relax. Her villa spanned three floors, plus a basement. Cleaning it all was exhausting. Having help made life so much easier. She settled onto the couch while holding a cup of hot water with both hands. Blowing on it, she took a sip, then repeated the process. As the steam from the cup warmed her face, the seat beside her sank suddenly, and Stephan's voice sounded in her ear. "Does it still hurt?" She spat out the water, nearly choking on it. She started coughing violently as her face flushed bright red. Stephan patted her back gently, his well-controlled strength right on point. Once Felicia recovered, she immediately shot him a glare. However, her violent coughing