Chapter 313

While Joshua Bennett was sizing up Theodore Chambers in the living room, Mrs. Bennett gently held Victoria Ellis's hand and led her back to the bedroom. "Let the men talk. You and I need some girl time," she said as they stepped into one of the rooms. "This is the room we put together for you. It’s been ready for the longest time—even when we didn’t know when you’d be back. It's finally got someone to come home to now." Her voice wavered a bit as her eyes turned red again. She couldn’t stop herself from remembering all those evenings she’d quietly tidy up this room, imagining her daughter coming back one day and having a cozy space to settle into. The whole room was done in soft tones—beige walls, pink furniture. It had that sweet, girly vibe. There were little thoughtful touches everywhere, and it didn’t take a genius to tell Mrs. Bennett had poured her heart into it. Victoria’s own place leaned more cool-toned and minimal, but surprisingly, she found she really liked this setup. It f