Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 604

They were doomed if Imogen discovered the truth!

Archie quickly regained his composure and whispered, "I'll go distract her. You head back to your room in a moment. Be careful and make sure no one sees you."

"Alright." Johanna nodded.

Archie dressed quickly and opened the door to find Imogen standing there, tears streaming down her face. She looked lost and helpless.

He grew alarmed. "What's wrong?"

Imogen tearfully recounted Caleb's fever. She scolded gently, "Archie, why didn't you check on Caleb? If you were there, maybe he wouldn't have cried so much."

"It's all my fault. I was too tired and slept too deeply," Archie said soothingly, guiding Imogen out of the hallway. Before stepping out, he glanced back at Johanna, signaling her to leave quickly.

Johanna pouted but obediently dressed and slipped out of the room. She returned to her own room unnoticed.

The crisis was resolved, but Johanna couldn't shake her irritation. The thought of Imogen clinging to Archie and crying for comfort was unbearable.

Her gaze darkened as a plan formed. She feigned sleepiness and stepped out of her room, heading toward the noisy nursery. There, she saw Imogen leaning on Archie's shoulder, silently weeping.

"Imogen, what's wrong? I think I heard the baby crying earlier. Is everything okay?" Johanna asked.

Hearing Johanna's voice, Imogen lifted her head and wiped her tears. "It's fine, Johanna. Did we wake you? Go back to bed. Archie and I are here."

"I'll stay with you," Johanna replied with a sweet smile. "I can't rest easy knowing the baby's unwell."

In the cradle, Caleb had finally been soothed to sleep, but his face was still red from crying.