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.

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

hurriedly entered

minutes, an anxious doctor arrived.

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 to suffocate those present with its eerie gloom.

nearby bench, her gaze vacant as she stared off

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today? I should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm

advantage of.

herself tightly, attempting to calm her racing thoughts, but it proved

a pair

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

up, her gaze distant. Her red and

Her voice quivered, nearly

tightly grasped Scott’s pants “Please, I’m

mother, please.”

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

resolutely.

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

of the medical

her

hour later, the door of the

emerged from

hurriedly approached them. “Doctor, how is my

head regretfully. “Go and see her

could.”

as if her soul had left her body in

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

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