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.

screamed from the ward, Nurse! Nurse! Help! My

hurriedly entered the room.

minutes, an anxious doctor

ward as the medical

commotion outside the ward had dispersed, leaving behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to suffocate

a nearby bench, her gaze vacant as she stared off into

+15 BONUS

today? I should have noticed sooner that

advantage of.

her racing thoughts, but it proved

the corridor, and a pair of black leather shoes

view

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

her gaze distant. Her red and teary eyes caused Scott’s brows to

Her voice quivered, nearly

“Please, I’m

mother, please.”

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

nodded resolutely.

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

the medical

washed over her

of the

and nurses emerged from the

approached them. “Doctor, how is my

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

could.”

soul had left

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

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