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?”

helplessly. “I’m begging you, okay? It’s the first time

possibility that Alex might be willing

can’t persuade

cried more

Paige’s despair and grief. She tried to ask herself if she would choose to be with Evan

answer

all means to make Evan

him into the abyss with her even if she were to suffer alone

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

the cause of the latter’s infection–she wouldn’t just let them off the hook.

“Okay.”

latter hadn’t come back

after a few calls. Hence, his

Caroline picked

questioned, “Is Paige