Chapter 292 Forbidden Fruit

"Do it!" Iris said at last. She really didn't have a choice. If Ross could truly perform a miracle and save her husband, this would be her final sacrifice for Karl before everything fell apart.

"Done," Ross replied a heartbeat later.

"You're joking, right? You can't just—" Iris began incredulously, but the sharp ring of her phone from her purse interrupted her. She fumbled to pick it up, answering before the third ring.

"Yes, Maddie? What's wrong?" Iris asked, standing up. She moved away from Ross, retreating into the corner of the room. As her daughter Madeline spoke, Iris's expression shifted to one of disbelief.

Five minutes later, she ended the call and turned back to Ross, her face pale and her eyes wide with shock.

"How… How did you do it? Who are you?" Iris stammered. Goosebumps prickled her skin as a chilling realization dawned on her.