Chapter 65

Despite his initial resistance, he finally agreed.

They stopped by a restaurant for dinner before heading home.As they entered the house, they saw Iris at the dining table, having dinner.

Upon seeing them, Iris stood up.

"Welcome," she greeted them.

"What took you so long?" Bella blurted out."I never greeted you; it was meant for Ryan," Iris responded coolly.

"And who told you I wanted you to greet me, you unfaithful whore?" Ryan snapped back."I know you are mannerless, but you should show some respect to my guest," Ryan barked at Iris.

"Your guest should learn how to greet too, don't you think so?" Iris fired back, surprising both Ryan and Bella with her defiance.

"What did you just say?" Ryan stepped forward, anger flashing in his eyes.

"You heard me right, Ryan," Iris said, her voice steady but her hands trembling.

Before she could say another word, Ryan slapped her hard across the face, causing her to stagger backward.

She held her cheek in pain, hot tears streaming down her f