Trapped in Love By Kitty Song

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

was swiftly pushed out of the ward as

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

nearby bench, her gaze vacant as she stared off

+15 BONUS

I had realized something was wrong last night and rushed here, could I have prevented this from happening today? I should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm me is still out there, likely with more schemes. But I was careless and allowed myself to be

advantage of.

herself tightly, attempting to calm her racing thoughts, but it proved futile.

footsteps echoed through the corridor, and a pair of

view

I’m sorry I’m late. Scott’s voice carried a deep sense

red and teary eyes caused

Wilson…” Her voice quivered,

tightly grasped Scott’s pants “Please,

mother, please.”

I can to save your mother.

nodded resolutely.

ward. When he opened the door, Caroline heard the

the

over her

of the ward

emerged from the room.

“Doctor, how is my mother?”

“Go and see her one last time. We did everything

could.”

frozen, as if her soul had left her body in an instant.

a trembling hand to steady herself against the wall

ward.

she saw her mother’s once vibrant

Katie’s mouth.