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.”

want the money now. If you don’t give it to

gamble again? Haven’t you learned your lesson from the other day?” Caroline trembled with anger.

to give it

with fury. “That’s all I have right now.”

for me to get a meal. Transfer it

weakly leaned her hand against the

did she have such

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consecutive days, Caroline hardly left her bedroom.

and rapid weight loss due

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

went downstairs to

entered the house with determined strides.

and pale appearance, his brows

for a few days, she had evidently subjected

torture.

such limits in order to gain his sympathy?

indifferently and took

the dishes, the overwhelming

washroom once again

sight, wondering if she found him repulsive

Lily emerged from the kitchen with dishes in hand. Upon spotting

loosened his tie. “Hasn’t

“Ms. Shenton has been burning the midnight oil lately. She has become noticeably slimmer, and her eating habits

glanced towards the tightly shut washroom. “What has

working on?”

discarded drafts on the table that she had yet to dispose of.

-been sketching.”

of the

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

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