Chapter 673

She couldn't accept this. She was so close! Just one more step! She truly believed that with both the Harper and Stone families pressuring him, Lambert would eventually give in and marry her. So what if he was angry now? Once they were married, she'd shower him with affection every day, and gradually he'd forgive her. Wasn't that how love grew over time? Besides, they had been each other's first love—once the misunderstanding was cleared up, everything would turn out fine. But the one thing she hadn’t accounted for was having such a ruthless mother! Irene’s eyes burned with resentment and fury. Kendra remained utterly indifferent. But just because she didn’t care didn’t mean others felt the same. Earl immediately frowned in displeasure. "Irene, what’s with that look?" Irene’s heart ached with the urge to cry, but she swallowed the tears. Her voice trembled as she spoke, "Dad, what kind of expression do you expect me to have? Mom wants to send me abroad—how is that any different from an