Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

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 falling

she'd sneak

he didn't look

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it, Paige knew deep down that everyone was blaming her for what happened. If she didn't show some kind of

of internal debate, she

realize how fragile Mom was. I'll be more careful from now on.

a glance but didn't

know what else to say, so she

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

came, and she couldn't just pretend it had nothing to do

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be this emotionally vulnerable. One upsetting

upsetting talk? That was Paige's

blaming Paige-

This is so unfair.

about the way Caroline looked at her-eyes cold as death-still

is

hesitate to slap her own aunt in front of everyone.

a nobody

wanted to have anything to do with Caroline again. If she ever ended up marrying Caroline's

a hurry to get to the hospital, she

twisted in

occurred to her that Caroline

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all her

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Caroline would become the biggest joke in town. Her reputation would tank, and even Ashbourne Group might suffer.

that brought Giselle a

ache from standing too long, so she rolled her shoulders

1. it.

of water in

"Here. Drink something."

Giselle mid-gawk,

out a small, amused

was the girl who used to

their eyes met, Giselle jerked like a spooked deer and immediately

was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Gordon, as if

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