Chapter 557

"You think so too?"

"I don't believe Stephen owes Joey anything." Recalling the events from years ago, Luke's mood grew somber. "When Stephen told me about it back then, he begged me to help Joey. I approached my father and explained the situation. At the time, my father..."

Luke paused. "After everything was arranged and Stephen gave Joey the transfer papers, she decided not to transfer."

"She was bullied so badly at school. Why would she give up the chance to transfer?"

"She told Stephen she believed good would triumph over evil. Also, her financial situation was limited. As a scholarship student, her tuition was waived, and she received living expenses. If she transferred, she'd lose all those benefits."

"Stephen told her he could find a way to help. Joey said she'd think about it, but nothing came of it. By the time she wanted to transfer again, my father was no longer willing to help."

"How foolish of her! If she had transferred then, everything might have been different!"