#Chapter 333: Lady of Lies

Mia's face paled beneath a mask of denial, her hands trembling as she reached for her purse. "I-I don't know how her phone got in there," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. "It must be a mistake." But the truth was plain to see, the evidence of Mia's deceit laid bare before us like a damning verdict. “Mom…” Mia's eyes darted away, her hands shaking as she struggled to formulate a response. "I...I meant to give it back to her," she stammered, her voice wavering with uncertainty. "She left it at my house, and I forgot to return it." But her feeble attempt at deception fell flat, her lies unraveling before my eyes like a poorly woven tapestry. The truth was plain to see, the evidence of her betrayal laid bare for all to witness. Before I could confront her further, Lucas emerged from Aria's hospital room, his brow furrowed with concern. "Is everything alright?" he asked, his voice laced with worry. I turned to face him, my eyes blazing with righteous fury. "No," I decla