Trapped in Love

Alex needed the heavy downpour to snap him out of his foolishness in Caroline’s eyes.

Stunned, Alex took a moment before recovering and asked, “Caroline, can I borrow your phone?”

Caroline declined, advising, “It might be best not to disturb Paige until you’ve thought things through. Consider if you can handle Paige’s current health condition. Are you prepared for the challenges of her illness? That’s why Paige left you. She feared passing it on to you. Alex, you’re truly disappointing at times.

Alex pleaded, “Just tell me where she is and how she’s doing, please?”

Caroline refused again, stating firmly, “No, Alex. Go home and reflect instead of begging here. I’m certain

Paige didn’t contract the illness herself. It’s a conspiracy, in my view. Think about who she interacted with when you were together!”

Caroline walked back into the villa, leaving Alex crying in the rain. ‘No one can help him now. He needs to think things through!”

Caroline went upstairs to find Evan already out of the study.

second floor reeked of cigarette

breath, entering the

sat on the sofa, waiting for Evan to finish his

later, wearing only a bath towel, yet there

shock. “Did

Evan confirmed, “Yes.”

“It’s still cold. You’ll get sick doing

is strong. I couldn’t resist and smoked a few more.”

some emotional tension is necessary. Alex came earlier.”

frowned. “What brought him here? I

down on the sofa and explained, “He came to ask about Paige. He’s doubting Paige’s loyalty

remarked, “Just like me in

they only appreciate it once they have

Casey woke up in the hospital and found two bodyguards in the room.

Julian, who worked closely

bodyguards were nowhere in sight.