Chapter 262

Stephanie was practically overwhelmed—Elizabeth reaching out like this was already a big deal, and now she'd even said something so heartfelt. Tears welled up in Stephanie's eyes. "Listen to you, how formal. Honestly, it was me being prejudiced before. If I'd known how capable you are, trust me, I wouldn't have tried to get in your way. You know how it is—parents just want their kids to be happy. I really was wrong about you. Don't worry, from now on, no one in the Prescott family will stand in your way. You call the shots!" Elizabeth knew exactly what Stephanie had found out. She forced a bright smile. "Guess we had to butt heads to really understand each other." Just like that, the air was cleared between them. When they walked into the garden hand-in-hand, Alexander froze like he couldn't believe his eyes. Had he ever seen Stephanie and Elizabeth get along like this? "You two…?" He motioned to their joined hands, clearly expecting an explanation. "Move, you brat. Let my darling daug