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 ward, Nurse! Nurse! Help! My mother

hurriedly entered the

than two minutes, an anxious doctor arrived.

ward as the medical team urgently attended to

a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to suffocate

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

+15 BONUS

I should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm me is still out there, likely with more schemes. But

advantage of.

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

a pair

view

Scott’s voice carried

gaze distant. Her red and teary eyes

Her voice quivered,

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

mother, please.”

worry. I’ll do everything I can to save your mother.

resolutely. “Okay…”

ward. When he opened the door, Caroline heard

the medical equipment.

washed over her

of the ward was swung open.

doctors and nurses emerged from the room.

approached them. “Doctor, how is

shook his head regretfully. “Go and see

could.”

her soul had

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

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