Trapped in Love

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 Haven’t You Learned Your Lesson?

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Caroline’s weariness was instantly evident as she retrieved her phone and saw her father’s call.

Suppressing the pain in her ankle, she hurriedly left the kitchen to answer the call.

“Hello,” Caroline’s voice sounded dull.

“Why didn’t you call me, Carol?” Bradley asked

Caroline replied, “You added my number to your blacklist because you were afraid someone would trace you through me. Did you forget?”

Bradley let out an awkward laugh. “Yes, I forgot. Never mind. Where are you now?”

“I’m working overtime,” Caroline responded

Bradley commented, “Ah, working overtime is good. You can earn more. Carol, do you have any money now?”

Caroline tightened her grip on the glass in her hand. Did he care about nothing besides money? Had he forgotten so quickly that he left her alone at the casino the other day?

“I don’t. I used all my money to repay your debt!” Caroline’s voice turned harsh.

“Even if you have a few dollars, it’s fine. Don’t you have anything? Bradley grew anxious.

Bitterness welled up in her heart. “Dad, are you trying to push me to a desperate end? You never paid for Mom’s medical expenses, and I even repaid your debt. What more do you want?”

“Why are you saying that? I raised you. So what if I use some of your money?” Bradley retorted.

A brief sniff escaped her before she suppressed her emotions and explained, “I don’t have any money. Just wait until next month.”

“I want the money now. If you don’t give it to me,

Haven’t you learned your lesson

shouted. “Fine, you don’t want to give it to me? Then I’ll cause a scene at your workplace. Let’s see who will

dollars!” Caroline’s voice trembled with fury. “That’s all I have right

me to get a meal. Transfer it to me now.”

leaned her hand against the kitchen counter, tears streaming down

she have such

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consecutive days, Caroline hardly left her

was suffering from severe morning sickness and rapid weight loss due to the looming

she came up with an idea and completed her draft, allowing her to finally rest that day.

evening, she went downstairs

house with determined

pale

been apart for a few days, she had evidently subjected herself to such

torture.

limits in order to gain his

her gaze from him indifferently and took a seat at

the dishes, the overwhelming nausea forced her to rush towards the

washroom once again

the sight, wondering if she found him repulsive

hand. Upon spotting Evan, she quickly approached

tie. “Hasn’t she been eating?”

lately.

oil?” Evan glanced towards the tightly shut washroom. “What has she been

working on?”

on the table that she

-been sketching.”

of the discarded drafts and

into deep thought. Designing was not listed on her resume. When did she

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