Chapter 77

Serena's POV I'm trembling with fury as Ryan grabs my wrist. The nerve of him, defending that woman after what she just said! "Let go of me, Ryan!" I snap, yanking my arm free. "You and her are two sides of the same coin! I was a fool to believe anything you said!" I clutch my purse tightly, desperate to get away from both of them. My chest feels tight with anger and betrayal. "Serena, what's wrong? You said you wouldn't get upset," Ryan calls after me, confusion clear in his voice. I let out a derisive snort. Why bother explaining? He'd never believe Sophie threatened our baby. He's always seen what he wants to see when it comes to her. Storming out of the hospital, I flag down a taxi, my hands still shaking as I give the driver my address. I need to get home, away from Sophie's venom and Ryan's blindness. We're about halfway there when I feel the sudden jolt—metal crunching, tires screeching. My body lurches forward, and I instinctively wrap my arms around my belly, heart racing. "Da