Chapter 390 Plead a Case

Neil headed to the third floor and discovered Caroline lying face–down on a table as he approached

the empty room. He removed his jacket, approached her, and covered her with it.

Startled, Caroline only found relief when she sat up and saw Neil. She averted her gaze to hide her

swollen eyes, but Neil noticed.

“Why are you crying, Carol?” Neil inquired.

Caroline fibbed, “I reopened my wound, and it hurt, so I cried.”

She didn’t want to mention Evan, fearing it would lead to a fight with her brother.

Neil frowned and said gently yet firmly, “Let’s return to the hospital. You can’t leave without

informing someone, no matter the reason.”

Caroline stood up and agreed, “Sure.“:

At Xander Residence.

Daniella invited Grayson to play chess after dinner.

Smiling, Grayson asked, “Why the sudden interest in playing chess with me today?”

look, “I’m sorry for causing you worry during this time,

won’t trouble you.”

taken aback. “Nonsense, child. Why move when

you.”

coffee. “I feel like

Grayson asked, “How so? Did someone mistreat

just think I’m not doing well,

expression turning serious. “What’s

lowered her head. “I can sense that Uncle Tom and

running the company, and it seems there’s

about? If they criticize you, I’ll address it!”

to

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more you confront

reassured her, “Don’t be afraid of them, Ella. They won’t dare

I’m here!”

way to make Uncle Tom and his family accept me,” Daniella

softly.

looked puzzled. ‘Tell

hint of pride, Daniella said, “Instead of

After all, it’s been a while since Uncle Tom left the company. What

Grandpa?”

a moment. “I see your point, Ella. Go

his family

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