Chapter 14 - Victoria Leaves the Hale Mansion

Daniel and Victoria separated.
She moved out of the mansion.
There was no dramatic scene.
No shattered furniture.
No screaming.
Daniel had already seen what happened when power became humiliation.
He would not repeat it.
Victoria asked whether there was any chance for their marriage.
Daniel answered honestly.
“I don’t know.”
Claire maintained limited contact with Victoria on her own terms.
Daniel did not interfere.
Anna apologized to Evelyn for staying silent too often.
Evelyn hugged her.
“You were afraid.”
Anna shook her head.
“That can’t keep being everybody’s excuse.”
Evelyn smiled sadly.
“No, sweetheart. It can’t.”
May you like
Daniel heard those words from the hallway.
They stayed with him.