Trapped in Love

Chapter 390 Plead a Case

Neil headed to the third floor and discovered Caroline lying face–down on a table as he approached

the empty room. He removed his jacket, approached her, and covered her with it.

Startled, Caroline only found relief when she sat up and saw Neil. She averted her gaze to hide her

swollen eyes, but Neil noticed.

“Why are you crying, Carol?” Neil inquired.

Caroline fibbed, “I reopened my wound, and it hurt, so I cried.”

She didn’t want to mention Evan, fearing it would lead to a fight with her brother.

Neil frowned and said gently yet firmly, “Let’s return to the hospital. You can’t leave without

informing someone, no matter the reason.”

Caroline stood up and agreed, “Sure.“:

At Xander Residence.

Daniella invited Grayson to play chess after dinner.

Grayson asked, “Why the sudden interest in playing chess with

sad look, “I’m sorry for causing you worry during this time, Grandpa. I think it’s better for me to move

won’t trouble you.”

child. Why move when you can stay here? We’ll take

you.”

his coffee. “I feel like a burden, Grandpa.”

so? Did someone mistreat you?”

her head. “No, I just think I’m not doing well,

his cup down, his expression turning serious. “What’s troubling

that Uncle Tom

the company, and it seems there’s no place for them in the family.”

frowned. “What are you talking about? If

to

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“The more you confront them, the worse it gets,

afraid of them, Ella. They won’t dare to mistreat

I’m here!”

Tom and his

softly.

puzzled. ‘Tell me

of suppressing them, you can offer

been a while since Uncle Tom left

Grandpa?”

a moment. “I see your