Chapter 30

"Give me the whole second floor, will you? Is Mom's old study still there?"

Victoria didn't respond to Simms-nor did she care to.

This was her personal business, and she had no intention of discussing it with Simms.

"How long are you planning to stay?"

Judging by Victoria's demeanor, she was settling in for the long haul. But how could that be allowed?

"I've already moved some of my things back. In a couple of days, could you find a few people to help me with the rest? This is my home-I don't see any problem with me coming back."

Simms fell silent.

The house was still in Edith's name, and Victoria was their biological daughter. He had no grounds to ask her to leave.

"There's no problem."

Simms looked at Victoria, standing there with an air of command, and for a fleeting moment saw the ghost of his late wife in her. He couldn't help but frown. Victoria headed upstairs, where Yasmine had already unpacked her belongings.

The study was right next to the bedroom. Victoria stepped in, powered up her laptop, and checked if any responses had come in to her job applications.

until her

It was Haley calling.

be

it

won't

added, "Haley, pack your things over the next couple of days." Haley froze, uncertain

know I'm getting old, and Mr. Langford doesn't care for me much.

Victoria realized she'd misunderstood.

you to come with me to the Turner

Haley when she realized

about Sir and Miss

for six years. She knew the rows between Mr. and Mrs. Langford were frequent, but it

bitterness flickered across Victoria's expression. "Did he and

before replying, "No, they

that, Haley

ended the

for dinner with Gwyneth that evening-what

was nearly eight, and neither of them had so much as sent a message,

where he must be at

coming for a long time, and she was

door-Yasmine. "Come in," Victoria called

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