Chapter128:

CHAPTER 128 MAX’S POINT OF VIEW Lila’s sobs filled the suffocating silence of the room, each wail scraping against my nerves. I stared at her, disgust and anger swirling inside me like a storm. She had ruined Eva’s life, shattered her reputation, and for what? Money? Desperation? It didn’t matter. Nothing could justify the damage she had caused. “Stop crying,” I snapped, my voice like ice. “Your tears won’t erase what you’ve done.” Lila flinched at my words, her hands trembling as she wiped her face. “I... I didn’t mean for it to go this far,” she stammered, her voice breaking. “Didn’t mean for it to go this far?” I repeated, my tone sharp enough to cut. I took a step closer, towering over her. “You didn’t think about the consequences, did you? You didn’t care how your lies would destroy Eva’s life.” “I was desperate!” Lila cried, her voice cracking. “My son… he needed surgery. The bills were piling up, and I had no one to turn to. They offered me so much money, and I...” “Enough!” I r