Chapter 46 One’s Reputation Is Important

“Quick! Step aside. She might have HIV!”

“How shameless! She did it for money and status. How fucking shameless!”

“Get lost! Get the hell out of here!”

Suddenly, desperate screams echoed from the ward. It was Katie’s voice.

Caroline regained her composure and swiftly pushed through the crowd, making her way into the chaotic ward.

The floor was a mess, and there were shattered glass scattered everywhere

The sight made Caroline struggle to breathe. Even swallowing felt unusually difficult. Her eyes fell upon Katie, sitting on the hospital bed, looking pale and struggling to catch her breath.

Tears welled up in Caroline’s eyes as she choked out, “Mom…”

“Don’t call me that!” Katie roared fiercely.

Caroline’s entire body trembled, and she sobbed, trying to reason with her mother, “Mom, please don’t be angry. Let me explain, okay?”

Through tear–filled eyes, Katie pointed an accusing finger at Caroline, her voice filled with hurt and disbelief, “Why would you do that? Why?”

Caroline broke down in a torrent of tears, her voice choked with emotion. “Mom, it’s not what you. think. Please calm down. Let’s talk and sort things out, okay?”

“Caroline! You… you!”

But before Katie could finish her sentence, she suddenly blacked out and collapsed to the floor.

forward, embracing Katie tightly. Then, she screamed from the ward, Nurse!

a nurse hurriedly entered

two minutes,

was swiftly pushed out of the ward as the medical team urgently attended to Katie.

the ward had dispersed, leaving behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed

gaze vacant

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that the person who wanted to harm me is still out there, likely with more schemes. But I was careless and allowed myself to be

advantage of.

calm her racing thoughts, but it proved futile.

corridor, and a pair of

view

sorry I’m late. Scott’s voice

and teary eyes caused

voice quivered, nearly

reached out and tightly grasped Scott’s pants “Please, I’m begging you. Go in and save

mother, please.”

mother. Promise me you’ll stop overthinking. okay?” Scott

resolutely.

When he opened the door, Caroline heard the urgent

of the medical equipment.

over her once again.

of the ward was swung open.

and nurses emerged from the room.

approached them. “Doctor, how is

doctor shook his head regretfully. “Go and see

could.”

frozen, as if her soul had left her

against the wall and slowly made her way

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