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Chapter Twenty Two

Kazia

As we stepped into Iris's room, a wave of exhaustion and frustration washed over me. I could still feel the heat of Portia's slap on my cheek, a constant reminder of the crazy ordeal that had just transpired a few minutes ago for no good reason.

As we settled down and took our seats, the weight of the recent altercation with Portia still hung heavily on my mind, causing me to feel all sorts of different emotions.

Iris, as soon as she sat, wasted no time before addressing the situation, with concern evident in her voice.

"Kazia, are you okay?" Iris asked, her eyes searching mine for any signs of distress.

I forced a smile, masking the seething anger that burned within me. "I'm fine," I replied, though the bitterness lingered in my words. The truth was, I was far from fine.

The fact that Portia had slapped me without reason was an insult that cut deep, and the fact that I didn't get a chance to defend myself only added salt to the wound.

As I vented my frustration to I
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