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.

interest in playing chess with me today?”

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

won’t trouble you.”

when you can

you.”

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

so? Did someone

just think I’m not doing

his cup down, his expression turning serious.

“I can sense that Uncle Tom and his family don’t like me, Grandpa. Neil

running the company, and it seems there’s no place for them in

frowned. “What are you talking about? If they

to head upstairs.

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more you confront them,

“Don’t be afraid of them, Ella. They won’t dare to mistreat you as long

I’m here!”

Uncle Tom and his family

softly.

looked puzzled. ‘Tell me

of pride, Daniella said, “Instead of suppressing them,

since Uncle Tom left the company. What do you think,

Grandpa?”

see your point, Ella. Go upstairs and bring