Chapter 83

“I need to face her sooner or later.”Skylar nodded. “Do you want me to come with you?”I shook my head. “No, I need to do this alone.”As I left the hospital and headed to the Kendrick mansion, my mind was a whirlwind of emotions.

Betrayal, anger, fear, and a glimmer of hope all fought for dominance. I had no idea what awaited me, but I knew I had to be strong

.Mrs. Rose greeted me with a cold smile as I entered the mansion. “Iris, thank you for coming.”

“What do you want, Mrs. Rose?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

She motioned for me to sit. “We need to discuss the future. Specifically, your future in this family.”I felt a chill run down my spine.

“What do you mean?”Mrs. Rose leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with malice.

“Bella is pregnant with Ryan’s child. You understand what that means, don’t you?” My heart sank. “I understand.”

“Good,” she said, her smile widening. “Then you know that it’s time for you to step aside. Ryan needs to focus on his future with Bella and the