Chapter 173 Be Prepared for the Worst

Caroline and Neil anxiously waited for three hours in the corridor until Scott emerged from the operation theater. He looked at Caroline, who was visibly frightened and sitting on a bench

“Caroline..”

Caroline raised her head, a bit dazed, and glanced toward the operation theater before asking, ‘ Where’s Ms. Smith?

Scott’s gaze dropped. “Ms. Smith was in shock when she arrived at the hospital. The surgery was successful, but she’s still in critical condition Prepare for the worst.”

Caroline’s lips quivered, and she felt a cold shiver. “What do you mean?”

“She might end up in a coma, Scott said hoarsely.

Caroline suddenly felt lightheaded, and she started leaning to the side involuntarily.

Neil caught her. “Carol?”

Carol snapped out of it, tears streaming down her face. Her eyes were full of guilt. “It’s all my

fault”

heart. “It’s not

her face. “I was so focused on revenge

didn’t prioritize the children and

blaming yourself won’t help now. The children haven’t been

looking concerned

three hours!” Caroline cried, her tears flowing. “The

Ms. Smith is still in danger. What should I

a message. She pulled her

text was from an unknown number. [You have 30 minutes to publicly admit

Xander. If not, your children won’t survive.]

you

framed

reading the message, Caroline’s eyes turned bloodshot.

as she said, “It’s Daniella! She’s the one

+15 BONUS

calming, “Carol, take a breath.

to panic. I’ll make a

help?” Caroline cut in, doubtful. If he cared about you, he

heartless.”

weary, admitting. “I feel

and connections but now

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255