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.

less than two minutes, an anxious

ward as the medical

behind a vacant and silent corridor that seemed to suffocate those present

vacant as she stared off

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should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm me is still out there, likely with more schemes.

advantage of.

to calm her racing

urgent footsteps echoed through the corridor, and a pair

view

late. Scott’s voice

her gaze distant. Her red and teary

Her voice quivered,

reached out and tightly grasped Scott’s pants “Please, I’m begging you. Go

mother, please.”

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

resolutely. “Okay…”

he

of the medical equipment.

washed over her once again. 1

of the

doctors and nurses emerged from the

them. “Doctor,

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

could.”

soul had left

against the wall and slowly made her way

ward.

once vibrant

Katie’s mouth.

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