Chapter 214

Vivian stiffened. Throwing up her hands, she said, "Fine. I won't say anything more. I finally understand what it's like to be a stepmother—whatever you do, you're never right. I get it now!"

Alaric frowned, looking somewhat helpless. "That's not what I meant."

"Then what do you mean? I've taken care of you diligently these past two years, and I haven't mistreated your daughter. Now, just because