Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 572

"Imogen, it'll be okay. The Russell family still has you," Johanna said with a fleeting glint in her eyes, then sighed dramatically. "If only my brother were still around, he could've helped you too…"

Imogen fell silent, forcing a faint smile. "Alright, go on your date. Just don't stay out too late and be safe."

"Got it."

Johanna turned to leave, but before she closed the door, she glanced back at the woman sitting by the bed. She looked despondent and lost in thought. A mocking and ambitious smirk crept across Johanna's lips before she walked away.

Her footsteps faded into the distance.

Imogen's body stiffened. After a moment, she bent down, reaching into the trash can. She rummaged around for a while until her fingertips touched something cold. It was the small bottle she had just thrown away earlier.

The assistant who had delivered it said the medicine inside was Felicia's creation, capable of restoring her sight.

Imogen held the bottle tightly, her emotions in turmoil. Earlier, in front of Johanna, she hadn't even realized why she chose to hide the truth and lie.

Perhaps it was Johanna's recent unusual behavior and changes that made her uneasy, prompting her to subconsciously put up her guard. But what was she guarding against? Compared to Felicia, wasn't Johanna her family?

After a long silence, Imogen placed the bottle into the drawer of her bedside table and shut it with a heavy thud.

The loud noise startled the baby in the nearby cradle, who began crying loudly.

Imogen reached out instinctively, groping to hold and comfort the baby. "Oh, don't cry. Don't cry, baby. It's my fault for waking you. Don't cry, my sweet little one."

When she felt around, it became clear the baby's diaper was wet and needed changing.

Moments like this made Imogen resent her blindness. She couldn't care for her baby on her own and had to call for help. The housekeepers and nanny entered quickly, taking over to clean and change the baby's diaper.

After cleaning and changing the baby's diaper, it was coincidentally the baby's feeding time. After being fed and lulled back to sleep, the baby let out soft hums before falling into a peaceful slumber.