Chapter 264

“Victoria.” Theodore frowned, clearly trying to stop her. Maybe Victoria could let the past go, but he couldn’t. What the Ellises did to her before was just too heartless. Now that they suddenly remembered her when they needed help? Seriously? Victoria just shook her head at him. He got the message right away—her mind was made up. And once she decided something, even he couldn’t change it. He just felt it wasn’t worth it. They didn’t even trust her. Were they really still family? Now that Hannah was mentally unstable and needed help, they suddenly accepted Victoria again. But once Hannah got better, what then? Go back to being awful to her? “I’ve got some free time lately. I’ll help you take care of... her,” Victoria said, pausing slightly when mentioning Hannah. William caught that hesitation—part guilt, part being touched that she was still willing to help despite everything. “Thanks,” William said softly. That was all he could manage. Victoria’s heart sank a little. When had they be