Chapter 0097

MAE

My heart pounds harder, every beat echoing my rising panic as I step closer, ignoring Mrs. Hayes' icy glare.

"I need to speak with Evelyn," I state firmly, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me. "It's important."

Mrs. Hayes scoffs, her eyes narrowing into slits. "This is a family matter, You're not family. You shouldn't be here."

Sin turns, his eyes locking with mine. The confusion in his gaze morphs into concern. "Mae, what's going on? Why are you here? I thought we agreed that you would go to speak to Lily and get her own side of the story."

I take a deep breath, "Lily mentioned Evelyn's involvement in what happened to you. I just need to talk to her, and there's a lot we need to discuss."

Ethan, steps in. "Sin was about to speak to her."

"Then I also need to be there," I say. "I need to know what is going on and why Lily is involved in this."

Mrs. Hayes chuckles shaking her head, "Your sister is involved in this because she is just pure evil," she says approaching me bu