Chapter 263

"Mr. Rhodes, I'm sorry." With tears in her eyes, Lexi left quietly.

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That evening, Kaelen returned home. As soon as he entered the door, he heard an argument.

Cordelia's voice was loud. "What do you mean? I didn't marry into your family to be a maid! We should hire a maid for cooking and cleaning."

Then Clarice's voice sounded. "Hire a maid? You know our family's current financial situation.