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.

rushed forward, embracing Katie tightly. Then, she screamed from the ward, Nurse! Nurse! Help! My mother needs help!”

a nurse hurriedly

less than two minutes, an

pushed out of the ward as the

leaving behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to suffocate those

collapsed onto a nearby bench, her gaze vacant as she stared off into the distance.

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something was wrong last night and rushed 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.

advantage of.

to calm her

a pair of black

view

I’m sorry I’m late. Scott’s voice carried a deep sense

and teary eyes caused Scott’s

Wilson…” Her voice

grasped Scott’s pants “Please,

mother, please.”

to save your mother. Promise me you’ll stop overthinking.

resolutely.

he opened the door,

the medical

over her once again.

hour later, the door of the ward was

nurses emerged

them. “Doctor, how is

doctor shook his head regretfully. “Go and see her one last time.

could.”

if her soul had left her body in

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

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