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.

asked, “Why the sudden interest in playing chess with me today?”

this time, Grandpa. I

won’t trouble you.”

“Nonsense, child. Why move when you can stay

you.”

“I

so?

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

down, his expression

Uncle Tom and his family don’t like

and it seems there’s

“What are you talking about? If they criticize you, I’ll address

prepared to head upstairs.

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more you confront them, the worse

be afraid of them, Ella. They won’t dare

I’m here!”

Uncle Tom and his family

softly.

puzzled. ‘Tell me more.”

“Instead of

it’s been a while since Uncle Tom left the company. What

Grandpa?”

a moment. “I see your point, Ella. Go