Chapter 216

Madam Evans's eyes turned red as she looked at her daughter in disbelief. "You... you resent me? You just got back and you're already blaming me? Victoria, everything I did was for you. While you were gone, I worried about you every single day..." "Worried about me? Worried about what? If you really cared, maybe you'd grow a spine and stand up for us! Instead, you let those mistresses walk all over you. You think that's okay? You look pathetic." Tears streamed down Madam Evans's face. "Victoria, what's the point of all that fighting? We have food, a roof over our heads, and no one's bothering you. Isn't that enough? Power, money... none of it lasts." Her words only made Victoria angrier. "Stop! Just stop talking! This is exactly why I can't stand you. Don't expect me to call you my mother—I don't want someone like you!" "Back when Grandpa and Grandma were around, our family had status, and you—well, you used to carry yourself with some pride. Now look at you! People know you're Father'