Chapter 235

"What's wrong? Things didn't go well when you went back?" Victoria looked at him with concern. Theodore had already mentioned his mom had something to talk about, which is why he went back. He didn't want Victoria to suffer through any awkwardness, so he let her stay in the apartment. She hadn't minded—him going alone wasn't a big deal. But deep down, she'd been worried that his mother might cause trouble. And now, it seemed like her concern wasn't for nothing. "Victoria..." Theodore hesitated, "If our wedding only included just us and a few friends, would you still marry me? Even without family blessings?" He knew she had always wanted a proper wedding with their families' approval. He just... might not be able to make that happen. "It's okay, really. Just having you is enough, don't stress out about it," she said softly, trying to comfort him. Victoria hadn't expected him to takeaway her earlier words so heavily. To her, that was just a nice thought, a wish she knew probably wouldn't