Chapter 217

Isabella's first instinct was to deny everything. She'd lost control trying to lash out at Victoria, but never thought Theodore would step in to take the hit for her. The knife had already clattered to the floor, but blood was still spilling from Theodore's wound. Isabella stood there frozen, panic written all over her face. If anything happened to Theodore, she'd be done for. No way the police or the Chambers family would let her off the hook. Instinctively, she turned to run. But wailing sirens rang out from outside. When Theodore had called Marcus earlier, he'd managed to get a quick SOS across. Marcus was sharp—he caught on immediately and took action, contacting both the cops and an ambulance. Cornered and out of options, Isabella dropped to the ground, completely crushed. She looked like her soul had left her body. She knew it—this time, she was really screwed. "Theo, are you okay... there's so much blood..." Victoria turned around and saw the wound on him. Seeing the blood still