My Mommy Became A Billionaire After the Breakup
Chapter 1581

Chapter 1581 Living Alone

The girl looked timid, and when she met Athena's gaze, she became even more scared.

Athena smiled gently and said, "Are you Iris? I've heard Mia mention you. She said you're the most diligent student in the class, and I didn't expect you to be so pretty!"

Iris was slightly stunned and touched her cheek.

"Am I pretty?

Grandma and Aunt always scold me for looking ugly.

Even Mom says I'm not good-looking...

They won't let me focus on my appearance because I still look bad no matter how I dress up.

It's better to put all my effort into studying.

That way, good families will notice me in the future because of my outstanding academic performance!"

"Thank you... You are also very beautiful," Iris spoke in a small voice, and her face turned red in just a few words.

"May I speak alone with Iris?" Athena looked at the principal.

The principal hesitated.

He might not worry about other children, but Iris was too introverted. It took a lot of effort to convince her to come home with him yesterday.

As soon as they entered the house, Iris darted into her room.

"Iris, this is Mia's mother..."

"I'm fine with it," Iris nodded softly.

The principal breathed a sigh of relief. "Then you two can talk. I'll go patrol outside."

Before leaving, he whispered something to Athena in a low voice.

"This child is very timid. Please... Please be considerate."

"Understood."

After a moment, the principal gently closed the door.

Athena sat down on the sofa and gently waved at Iris.

Iris approached. "I'm sorry, my mom made mistakes yesterday. I apologize to you and Mia on her behalf."

"Mia didn't blame you. She was actually very worried about you," Athena said softly.

Iris clenched her small hand into a fist.

"I think you're a smart kid, so I'll go straightforward?" Athena leaned closer. "Iris, now your mom is sick, and your dad... he has another woman. So, I want to ask you, what's your plan?" Iris's small body trembled intensely.

"I don't know..."

"Not knowing is not an option right now," Athena was not too gentle. "But you have a third choice, that is to choose neither of them."

Iris was caught in shock.

"But I'm just a little kid," Iris clenched her fist even tighter.

"So what?" Athena asked back.

Iris lowered her eyelids, and her body trembled lightly.

If she chose her father, she would end up living with her grandmother and aunt...

And the thought of her grandmother and aunt's harshness frightened her.

When she thought of her mother, all she could picture in her mind was her hysterical appearance in the dining hall.

"Is that woman going to give birth to another baby for my dad?" Iris asked in a small voice.

Athena nodded. "That's what I heard."

"Is Mom really sick?" She hesitated for a moment and asked again.

"She's in the hospital now. If you want to see her, I can take you there."

Athena thought Iris would probably ask to see her mom.

"I don't see her." However, Iris shook her head and clenched her fist tightly, looking at Athena with unwavering determination. "Mrs. Crawford, I want to live my life alone. Can you help me?"