Chapter 73

Dexter avoided eye contact with Felicia out of guilt. He had visited the Lawson residence and was supposed to reject Matthew's proposal to bind Felicia and Arnold in marriage, but he had done the opposite. He had agreed to the arrangement and somehow traded Felicia to protect his personal interest. Felicia's decision to stay at the dormitory and rarely return home had been a relief to Dexter. Seeing her in person filled him with guilt, and he struggled to meet her gaze. Myra had more conflicted emotions. The last time she had slapped Felicia in the car, the latter's furious reaction had left a lasting impression. It was the first time Myra realized she didn't truly understand Felicia. There was something about Felicia that felt unfamiliar and even frightened her. As for Kayla, she had been unusually lowkey lately, partly because her face hadn't healed. It was wrapped in bandages, and she had to eat carefully. Seeing Felicia, Kayla wished she could go invisible for fear that Feli