Chapter 422

The Kendrick Residence... After countless rejections from Stefan, Lexi's expression grew increasingly sour. She had done everything she could to show her sincerity—apologizing over and over again—yet Stefan still stubbornly held a grudge. It irritated her, though deep down, a strange sweetness lingered. Maybe he was just this upset because he cared so much... The thought softened her anger slightly. Silently, she glanced at her phone, resolving to slowly make it up to him. She was confident they could return to how things used to be. As for that Allison? Just a pawn in a business marriage alliance, utterly beneath her notice. The thought lifted her mood. With a leisurely motion, she picked up her phone and prepared to leave. While finishing her studies abroad was one reason for her return, the biggest reasons were Stefan—and... Jane. Her close friend from school. Though their backgrounds were worlds apart, Lexi had grown deeply sympathetic after learning about Jane’s struggles living u