Chapter 185 The Secret She Shouldn't Know

"You alright? Don't be so nervous. Grandma's strong. She'll be fine," Alistair said gently, the last shred of worry melting from his chest the moment the system notified him.

"Cancer cells cleared successfully."

But Caroline didn't know that.

She had no idea Mabel had been living with cancer.

The second fainting spell had completely shaken her. Maybe it was the unspoken bond between family, but something deep inside her had sensed this coming.

By the time she rushed into the hospital, the sharp, sterile smell of disinfectant had already overwhelmed her. Always known for keeping her composure, Caroline actually doubled over, gagging from the anxiety.

Alistair couldn't imagine how she'd react if she knew the truth.

She'd never be able to handle it.

Thankfully, he had resolved everything quietly.

Good job, me.

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He gently rubbed her back and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Caroline shook her head, eyes red, voice soft and fragile. "I just... I have a really bad feeling. Grandma's always been so healthy. She exercises every day. Ever since that one serious illness when I was a kid, she's barely even caught a cold. But now, two fainting spells in a row? I don't know why, but I just feel so uneasy..."

Alistair continued rubbing her back, his voice low and soothing. "Do you trust me?"

Caroline straightened slightly, her tear-filled eyes meeting his.

She hadn't slept a wink the night before, and it showed. Her complexion was ghostly pale, her lips drained of all color. She looked like a porcelain doll that might shatter from a single touch.

Alistair's heart ached for her. He reached out instinctively and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

Caroline wrapped her arms around him and whispered, "I trust you. Grandma's going to be okay."

Maybe it was psychological, but the second she heard those words, her heart finally began to settle.

They didn't linger near the restrooms. Their minds were still.

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with Mabel, so they hurried over.

Paige was

she'd sneak a glance at

didn't look her way even

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knew deep down that everyone was blaming her for what

internal debate,

I didn't realize how fragile Mom was. I'll be more careful from now on. I

glance but didn't say a

know what else to say, so she just stood awkwardly

Truth be told, she hadn't even wanted to come. But with Mabel being the one rushed to the ER, she hadn't had much

couldn't just pretend it had nothing

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this emotionally vulnerable.

upsetting talk? That was

blaming Paige- they were holding Giselle

This is so unfair.

way Caroline looked at her-eyes cold as death-still made her skin

woman is

own aunt in front of everyone. As

was a nobody by

If she ever ended up marrying Caroline's cousin Leo, she'd keep her distance, like far,

get to the hospital, she

stomach twisted in

suddenly occurred to her that Caroline still ended

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all her

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went public, Caroline would become the biggest joke in town. Her reputation would tank, and even Ashbourne Group might suffer. Compared to that, her falling into the pool at her birthday party suddenly didn't

Giselle a strange

so she rolled her shoulders and stretched.

1. it.

toward her with a bottle of water in hand, passed

"Here. Drink something."

over and caught Giselle mid-gawk, her

let out a small, amused

girl who used to

their eyes met, Giselle jerked like a spooked deer

as if

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