Chapter 833

By the time Steven and Stephanie realized Xan had sneaked out of the villa, Xan had already brought Ashton, Timothy, and Zachary back. Steven felt resigned. He had thought Xan was obedient, yet she actually sneaked out of the house and even brought people back. "Hello, Mom and Dad—" Ashton greeted Steven and Stephanie diffidently. Stephanie was holding a fruit knife in hand. She forced a smile and said, "You didn't even consult us before returning from overseas. Do you think you no longer need your parents now that you've grown up?" Ashton hid behind Zachary, looking afraid. Zachary was already struggling to stay upright. He glanced at his leg, which was in a cast, before looking over to Ashton, who seemed unusually timid. Wasn't he about to crush Petros' skull with one hand earlier in the hospital? Upon seeing Ashton's silence, Zachary coughed and said softly, "Ashton was worried when he heard that I was injured, Mrs. Lincoln. That's why he came back." Stephanie's heart ached