As her mind raced to make sense of the situation, a realization hit her like a thunderbolt. Her frustration shifted as a realization dawned upon her. It must have been her conniving stepmother behind this scheme.
Her stepmother's manipulative ways were well-known within the family, and it appeared that she was using her influence to exploit Alexa's father and their family's wealth.
In contrast to her stepmother, Alexa's father had always carried a heavy burden of guilt towards her. Ever since Alexa's mother passed away, he had tried his best to compensate for the loss and provide her with a comfortable life. Despite his flaws, he genuinely cared for her well-being and did whatever he could to satisfy her.