Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 722

Felicia's lungs had been on the verge of collapse when she received this sudden life-saving breath.

Her eyes snapped open, and though everything around her was still pitch-black, she knew who had come for her—Stephan!

That bastard finally showed up.

She wanted to punch him, but she had no strength left.

Stephan's arm wrapped firmly around her waist, pulling her with him as he swam forward. Every so often, he pressed his lips to hers, transferring air into her lungs.

Felicia, now fully conscious, matched his movements and swam forward.

The moment they broke through the surface, Felicia gasped for air, taking in deep breaths. How wonderful it was to be able to breathe.

As she caught her breath, she looked up and finally noticed the others. Most of Stephan's men were already gathered there.

Then, she turned to Stephan.

Before she could say a single word, he grabbed her and pulled her into a tight embrace.

Despite his large frame and powerful heartbeat, his body was cold. It was not just the kind of cold from being submerged in water but the kind that came from fear.

Felicia was stunned for a moment before she heard his voice. "Thank God you're okay… Thank God."

The raw emotion in those words made her heart soften.

She patted his back reassuringly and said, "I'm fine. Don't worry. If you were really that scared, don't leave me behind again next time, alright?"

"I won't. Never again."

He pressed a kiss to her damp hair.

Previously, he ran off after seeing his long-lost father. At that moment, he was too overwhelmed by shock, hence he didn't think much before giving chase, trusting his subordinates to protect Felicia.

After giving chase, the strange traps, mechanisms, and magnetic field disruptions of the island cut off all forms of communication.

Stephan had tried to turn back, but the route he had taken was gone, replaced by an endless cliffside plunging into the sea.

It took him this long to break through the island's illusion and fight his way back. He managed to find his subordinates, but Felicia was nowhere in sight.