Trapped in Love

“Yes, it’s proven,” Caroline said cautiously. “They will be punished, Paige. Are you coming back?”

Paige hesitated. “Alex, he…”

“He went to the Millers this early morning to confront them, and Evan helped call the cops, too. Alex is suffering, Paige. In just a few days, he looks so much older. Are you sure you don’t want to call him?” Caroline asked.

Downcast, Paige said, “This illness can’t be cured, Carol.”

“Don’t give up, Paige. There must be ways to control it. We’re all waiting for you.”

Paige forced a smile. “No, I won’t give up, but… Did I do anything wrong? Did Azure get jealous because I was dating Alex? My child…”

Sobbing, Paige continued. “My child was innocent. I can’t sleep, Carol. I’ll see my child the moment I close my eyes. He’s a pool of blood. He blamed me in my dreams and asked why I aborted him cruelly. Why didn’t I protect him well…”

Upon hearing that, Caroline’s eyes turned red. “Paige…”

“I can’t go back,” Paige cried. “I can’t accept myself even if Alex can.”

Hurriedly, Caroline said, “Don’t do anything stupid, Paige!”

“I’ll be okay because I want

about it, she decided to visit Paige

country are you in, Paige?” Caroline asked. “I would like to go and

engaged to Mr. Jordan soon, Carol?” Paige gradually stopped crying.

three

forced a smile.

think I’ll be happy since my best

her forced smile. “I’ll come

failed to persuade Paige, she gave in. “Okay,

“Yes, I promised.”

pleasantries, Paige hung up the

Caroline was about to dive back to work, but Greta called her.

you free this afternoon, Carol?”

stunned,

days from now.” Greta smiled and remarked. “We’re going to try on gowns this afternoon. I’ll

too fast, isn’t it, Aunt Greta? In

never be careless in our marriages.”