Trapped in Love

After that, Paige grabbed Caroline’s hand and pleaded with the latter, “I’m begging you, Carol. Please don’t tell Alex about this! Help me cover it up and stay with me when I get the abortion, okay? I can’t let the child suffer in pain in the future!”

Grief–stricken, Caroline looked at Paige. “Shouldn’t you let Alex know about this?”

“No!” Paige refused firmly. I’m begging you, Carol. Don’t tell him!”

“He’ll learn about your abortion sooner or later.” Caroline didn’t stop trying to persuade Paige. “Your misunderstanding with Alex will get worse if you keep it a secret from him and if he learns about it in the future.”

“Yes, I want that to happen!” Paige lost her mind and yelled, “What right do I have to be with him now? I’m infected with AIDS! I have AIDS! I’m afraid of disappointing and watching him get it with me!”

Caroline felt sorry for Paige and asked, “Are you going to suffer through this alone?”

what I’ve sown.” Crying, Paige smiled helplessly. “I’m begging you, okay? It’s the first time I’m

possibility that Alex

give him the chance because I can’t persuade myself, and I

cried more vigorously.

tried to ask herself if she would choose to be with Evan if she were to bump into the

she gained the answer without much

all means to make Evan stay away from her.

the abyss with her even if she were to suffer alone in the darkness.

Caroline gave in. “Okay, you have my word. But you must promise me not to give up on yourself, and you must get treatment.”

find the cause of the latter’s infection–she

“Okay.”

Paige at 5:00 p.m. because the latter hadn’t come back for a

a few calls. Hence, his anxiety drove

Caroline picked

Paige with you, Caroline?”