Chapter 46 One’s Reputation Is Important

“Quick! Step aside. She might have HIV!”

“How shameless! She did it for money and status. How fucking shameless!”

“Get lost! Get the hell out of here!”

Suddenly, desperate screams echoed from the ward. It was Katie’s voice.

Caroline regained her composure and swiftly pushed through the crowd, making her way into the chaotic ward.

The floor was a mess, and there were shattered glass scattered everywhere

The sight made Caroline struggle to breathe. Even swallowing felt unusually difficult. Her eyes fell upon Katie, sitting on the hospital bed, looking pale and struggling to catch her breath.

Tears welled up in Caroline’s eyes as she choked out, “Mom…”

“Don’t call me that!” Katie roared fiercely.

Caroline’s entire body trembled, and she sobbed, trying to reason with her mother, “Mom, please don’t be angry. Let me explain, okay?”

Through tear–filled eyes, Katie pointed an accusing finger at Caroline, her voice filled with hurt and disbelief, “Why would you do that? Why?”

Caroline broke down in a torrent of tears, her voice choked with emotion. “Mom, it’s not what you. think. Please calm down. Let’s talk and sort things out, okay?”

“Caroline! You… you!”

But before Katie could finish her sentence, she suddenly blacked out and collapsed to the floor.

“Mom!” Caroline rushed forward, embracing Katie tightly. Then, she screamed from the ward, Nurse! Nurse! Help! My mother needs help!”

Within moments, a nurse hurriedly entered the room.

two minutes, an anxious doctor

was swiftly pushed out of the ward as the

commotion outside the ward had dispersed, leaving behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to

onto a nearby bench, her gaze vacant as she stared off into the

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today? I should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm me is still out

advantage of.

calm her racing thoughts, but it

through the corridor, and a pair of black leather shoes came

view

Scott’s voice carried a deep sense of concern.

and teary eyes

Her voice

tightly grasped Scott’s pants “Please, I’m begging you. Go in and save my

mother, please.”

I can to save your mother. Promise me you’ll stop overthinking. okay?” Scott gently consoled her.

nodded resolutely.

he opened the door,

of the medical equipment.

her

of

doctors and nurses emerged from the room.

“Doctor, how is my

doctor shook his head regretfully. “Go and see her one last time. We did

could.”

if her soul had

to steady herself against the wall and slowly made her way

ward.

mother’s once vibrant face now worn and yellowed. A respirator

Katie’s mouth.

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