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.

sudden interest in playing

during this time, Grandpa. I think

won’t trouble you.”

Why move when you can

you.”

“I feel like a

so?

just

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

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

it seems there’s no place for them in

you talking about? If they criticize you, I’ll

prepared to head upstairs.

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onto Grayson. “The more you confront

reassured her, “Don’t be afraid of them, Ella. They

I’m here!”

there’s another way to make Uncle Tom and his family accept me,”

softly.

‘Tell me more.”

of pride, Daniella said, “Instead of suppressing them, you can offer them some

a while since Uncle Tom left the company. What

Grandpa?”

“I see your