Chapter 30

• Iris lay on her bed, clutching her pillow tightly as she cried. Her vision blurred with tears, and she could barely breathe from the weight of her sobs.
• The harsh reality of her situation hit her like a ton of bricks. She felt violated, not just physically but emotionally. Her virginity, something she had wanted to share with someone she loved, had been taken by a man she felt no affection for. Ryan's dismissive attitude only added salt to the wound.
• Outside her room, Ryan knocked softly on the door. "Iris, open up. We need to talk."