Chapter 205

"Okay, I'll take you there," Spencer offered.

"No need. I drove myself," Nyla declined.

…

Less than half an hour later, Nyla arrived at the hospital. Seeing that Valarie had truly woken up, she let out a deep sigh of relief, and her eyes misted over.

When Phoebe saw her, her expression darkened. "Ms. Jayston, you're not welcome here."

Valarie frowned and looked at her mother. "Mom, what are you doing?"

Phoebe snorted. "If it weren't for her birthday, you wouldn't have ended up in this situation."

"These two things have nothing to do with each other," Valarie retorted. "Just because I had an accident on my way to dinner doesn't mean it's my fault for going to that restaurant."

"Well, I don't want you to have any more contact with her," Phoebe insisted.

"Whether or not I stay friends with someone is none of your business!" Valarie asserted.

"You!" Phoebe was furious, her face turning pale. She slammed the bowl she was holding onto the table and barked, "Fine! You're all grown u