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?”

okay? It’s the first time I’m begging you, Carol…

possibility that Alex might be willing

because I can’t persuade myself, and I really

more vigorously.

herself if she

the answer without much

wouldn’t do so, and she would try all means to make Evan stay away from her.

into the abyss with her even

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

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

“Okay.”

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

few calls. Hence, his anxiety drove him

a while, Caroline picked it

Paige