Trapped in Love

Scott advised, “Being excessively emotional isn’t good for your health.”

Caroline took a deep breath. “I won’t give up! I’m meeting Evan to clear things up.”

Neil suggested, “Do what you need to, but we might have to postpone our Christmas Eve plans.”

Neil turned to Scott. “Go inside with Carol first. I’ll make a call,”

Scott nodded and left with Caroline

Neil’s suspicion arose during Lily’s first surgery. Why would an oncologist specialist attend a

craniotomy surgery? Was it solely for Carol?

However, Neil soon dismissed the idea.

Even if Scott seemed suspicious, he likely couldn’t manipulate Evan’s hospital. Furthermore, his

love for Caroline would prevent him from hurting her.

The next afternoon, Richie handed Evan the test report.

been diagnosed with intermediate–stage acute leukemia from the expedited tests. Evan’s grip tightened upon reading “intermediate stage“.

seriously. “Do you have a

a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. It can

remained silent momentarily. “Could my bone

explained, “We need to test it, but generally, there’s a 50% chance of a

we should also search for

hurried footsteps

hoarse, reached him.

repulsed him. He turned to her.

at the room. “I know Axel is in there, and

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sneered, thinking, ‘See Axel? Have you forgotten how you treated him?”

coldly. “No.”

her lip, her swollen eyes pleading. “Even though I made mistakes, I raised Axel.

be blood–related, but there’s

act. “Axel doesn’t want

bone marrow to save him?