Trapped in Love

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Paying Debts

Reuben left without a word, and Caroline slumped into her chair. She covered her face with her hands to hide the sadness that threatened to consume her.

Evan’s actions made it clear that he had no intention of keeping her as his personal secretary, now that the person he truly cared about was back. It was time for her to accept that she was merely a substitute.

Buzz—

Her thoughts were interrupted by the buzzing of her phone on the desk. It was her mother’s attending doctor, Scott Wilson.

Caroline anxiously answered the call. “Dr. Wilson, is something wrong with my mother?”

“Caroline, do you have time to come to the hospital now?” Scott replied.

Hearing Dr. Wilson’s tone, Caroline quickly stood up, her heart racing. “Yes, I’ll be right there!”

*

Twenty minutes later, Caroline arrived at the hospital entrance wearing only a simple shirt.

Sneezing from the cold wind as she got out of the car at the hospital entrance, Caroline hurriedly ran towards the inpatient building.

As she stepped out of the elevator, she was surprised to see a man in a leather jacket standing in front of her mother’s ward, smoking a cigarette and talking to her mother’s attending doctor, Scott Wilson, in a roguish manner.

Caroline clenched her fists and walked over quickly.

sound of her footsteps made Dr. Wilson and the man

he saw Caroline. “Yo, the great secretary, Caroline, has finally

addressing the man with a cold tone. “Clay, I’ve already made it clear. Even if you’re looking to harass me for money,

replied, “Your father’s disappeared. Who else can we turn

Caroline asked, “How much do you

4,000 dollars, including interest,” Clay

expression soured. “It was only 2,000 dollars last

cold smile. “Then you’ll have to ask your father what else he did to rack up the debt. The IOU is here, and you know your father’s handwriting. I’m just here to collect the money that’s

IOU and showed it

couldn’t

had always been the one to shoulder the burden of paying off his debts. Despite her tireless efforts, his debts seemed to only multiply, leaving her vulnerable

a scene. “Fine, I’ll give you the money this time. But if you ever dare to set foot in this hospital again, don’t expect a single cent

Caroline pulled out her phone and retrieved Clay’s bank details, then

received, Clay nodded curtly and

this. Eventually, all of this pressure is going to take

was tinged with bitterness. “He’s still my father,

and his

wave of dizziness nearly

out to steady her, hesitating for a moment as his palm met her feverish skin.

composed expression now

been too preoccupied with work to notice. I’ll take some medicine later. Thank you, Dr.

she walked past Scott and entered

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