Chapter 197

Theodore desperately wanted Victoria to see things as they really were. The truth was, William Ellis and Hannah Mills only had eyes for their biological daughter. Twenty-something years of raising Victoria? Apparently, that didn't count for much anymore. They didn't even trust her—for someone they raised like their own. That hurt. Theodore used to show them some basic respect for Victoria's sake, but now? That respect was gone. They didn't deserve it. Still, this was something Victoria had to come to terms with herself. Nobody else could make that choice for her. "No matter what they believe," Victoria said, trying to swallow the ache in her chest, "they did raise me all these years. That's not fake. And... they finally found their real daughter, only to lose her in such a tragic way. Anyone would be broken. I get it." "You might get them... but who's ever gonna get you?" Theodore's heart twisted as he looked at her. So sad, yet still trying to be the understanding one. "But I still ha