Chapter 73

Isabella suddenly switched gears, her tone turning a bit sharp. Theodore had never said yes to marrying her, but he kept involving himself in Victoria's life. That's what stressed Isabella out the most—what if he and Victoria rekindled things? Now with Victoria showing up at the Chambers' front door out of the blue, how could Isabella possibly stay calm? "Victoria, what I'm saying is... Mrs. Chambers probably doesn't want to see you right now." Realizing Theodore was still standing nearby, Isabella quickly softened her tone, sugar-coating her words. "My issues aren't your concern, Miss Waters," Victoria replied coolly, giving her a brief glance as she walked past. But a hand stopped her. The warmth pressing against her wrist made her heart jolt. She turned, surprised, only to meet Theodore's eyes. For a second, something in his gaze felt familiar—like the way he used to look at her. "What are you doing here?" His voice was cold as ice. Whatever flicker of emotion she'd felt vanished. V