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.

from the ward, Nurse!

a nurse hurriedly entered the room.

less than two minutes, an anxious doctor arrived.

swiftly pushed out of the ward as the medical

leaving behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to suffocate

nearby bench, her gaze vacant

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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. But I was careless and allowed myself

advantage of.

attempting to calm her racing

through the corridor, and a pair of black leather

view

voice

Her red and teary eyes caused Scott’s brows to furrow.

voice quivered, nearly hoarse.

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

mother, please.”

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

nodded resolutely.

the ward. When he opened the door, Caroline heard

of the medical equipment.

washed over her once

later, the door of the ward

nurses emerged from the

“Doctor, how is my mother?”

“Go and see her one

could.”

her soul had left

herself against the wall and

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