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.

minutes, an anxious doctor arrived.

ward as

a vacant and silent corridor

gaze vacant as she stared off

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happening today? I should have noticed sooner that the person who wanted to harm me is still out there, likely with more

advantage of.

her racing thoughts,

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

view

Scott’s voice

Her red and teary eyes caused Scott’s brows to

Wilson…” Her voice

Scott’s pants “Please, I’m begging you. Go

mother, please.”

can to save your mother. Promise me you’ll stop overthinking.

nodded resolutely.

he

of the medical equipment.

washed over her

hour later, the door of the ward was

nurses emerged from the

hurriedly approached them. “Doctor, how is

his head regretfully. “Go and see her

could.”

had left her body in

the wall and slowly

ward.

mother’s once vibrant face now worn

Katie’s mouth.

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