The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 85

The cars ahead started to move, and Christian followed suit. “You’re one of the heads of the Thatcher Family. So you don’t need to ask for anyone’s opinions, including mine, for the things you want to do.”

“Then what if… I ask you to let Tori go? She’s suffered enough in the past two years. Can you let her go now?” When Evelyn found out that her son was forcing Victoria to work at Delta Club today, she experienced a wave of mixed feelings.

He didn’t respond, and she didn’t broach the matter further, so for a long while, silence filled the car.

Finally, they drove past the traffic as they reached the highway, so he increased the car’s speed.

Evelyn fidgeted the clasp of her wallet repeatedly; the clicking sounds were extremely crisp amidst the stony silence.

She turned to look at him. “I can see that you have no romantic feelings for Bella. If that’s the case, then the incident where Tori knocked into Bella’s legs, breaking them the other night, has nothing to do with you. So why did you still…”

“Mom.” Christian interrupted and said seriously. “I won’t interfere with whatever goes on between you, Dad, and Tracy, so I hope you can also respect my boundaries.”

A hint of awkwardness flashed across Evelyn’s face, but she managed to regain her composure soon. Finally, she closed her purse, held it in her hand, and made no further comments.

Their parents arrived within half an hour of Vincent’s departure from the hospital. Denise scanned the ward and found no signs of him, making her blurt out anxiously, “Where’s your brother? I heard that he came here to look for you!”

It turns out that they’re not here for me but for Vince. The hope in Victoria’s eyes dimmed. “My brother…”

Just as she was about to speak, Glen cut her off sharply, “No matter how the outsiders slander Vince, he has never talked back to me before. But since you were released from prison, he disrespected me and even threatened to leave home! Did you egg him on?”

“Me?” Victoria pointed to herself as she laughed mockingly. “I egged him on?”

be if not you? You were mischievous as a child, and Vince always went along with your plans. Both of you fooling around as kids was fine, but how could you urge him to leave home? He dotes on you so much and has adored you since you were young. Don’t you feel guilty toward him for things you’ve done?” Glen roared; his expression was grim, and his face slightly flushed

father felt like an unfamiliar man to her. It was like she had never truly understood

be too harsh with your words.” Denise could not bear seeing Victoria suffer from Glen’s wrath, but she was also anxious about Vincent. “Tori, tell me. Where did you hide

low, Victoria said with trembling lips, “I didn’t

Victoria said with trembling lips, “I didn’t

he said to Denise, “Do you think

out a long sigh and held Victoria’s hand, her tears falling. “Tori, you need to be considerate toward us too. You’re not a Coleman anymore, so if your brother doesn’t come home,

her parents completely disregarding her again and again.

brother is incapable of doing anything, so how will he survive after

must be considerate of this and that, but who will be kind

surprised by her sudden volume, was stunned for a moment. When she returned to her senses,

spoiled them too much! They’re like this now

tears as she choked, “It’s all my fault. If I had listened to you back then and were stricter toward them, they would not…

corner of her hospital gown tightly. When she raised her head again, her eyes were bloodshot as she said, “Are the

home already…”

Victoria said, “Mr.

she scrambled for an excuse, “Tori, your father and I were just anxious earlier.

everyone present notice how thin she had become. “The both of you should probably leave now.

voice was soft, but the mockery in her voice was

Vince wasn’t here, do you think I would come here?” Glen felt that his pride had been bruised

but she did not know where to start. She nervously looked at Victoria before she took