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.

tightly. Then, she screamed from the

hurriedly entered the room.

two minutes, an anxious

out of the ward as the medical team

had dispersed, leaving behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to suffocate those present with its eerie gloom.

bench, her gaze vacant as she stared off into

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here, could I have prevented this from happening today? I should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm me is still out there, likely with more schemes. But I was careless and allowed myself

advantage of.

tightly, attempting to calm her racing thoughts, but it

corridor, and a pair of black leather shoes

view

voice

and teary eyes caused Scott’s brows to furrow.

Wilson…” Her voice quivered,

“Please, I’m begging you. Go in and save my

mother, please.”

do everything I can to save your mother. Promise me you’ll

nodded resolutely.

entered the ward. When he opened the door, Caroline heard

of the medical equipment.

over her once again. 1

hour later, the door of the

and nurses emerged from

them. “Doctor, how is my mother?”

“Go and see her one last time. We did everything

could.”

had left her body in an

trembling hand to steady herself against the wall and slowly made her way

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