Chapter 25: Giving Mom a Chance for Redemption

"Ah!"

Cooper Coldson slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to an abrupt halt, leaving Yolanda Greenwood frightened out of her wits.

"Are you crazy?" she asked, her voice trembling and her heart still racing.

"Isn't this over?" he retorted, his gaze brimming with loathing, disdain, and impatience.

"Do you really not understand why you were able to return to Baruy?" he questioned.

Yolanda, struggling to catch her breath, responded, "What do you mean?"

"If it wasn't for Melissa pleading with the company and vouching for you, do you think you'd be back?" he revealed.

"Is that what she told you?"

Yolanda's voice cracked with emotion. "So, you believe whatever she says? And my words are just lies?"

"What else should I think?" Cooper said coldly, his eyes fixated on her. "Why should I trust you?"

Yolanda closed her eyes, leaning back in her seat in despair.