Chapter 48


    Chapter 48 Are You Leaving


    After Evan hung up, his handsome face contorted with disgust.


    “Mr. Jordan.” Reuben, who was behind the wheel, sensed Evan’s unease and spoke up.


    Evan massaged the space between his brows and said, “Tell me everything you got on her.”


    Reubenplied and started rying the details. “We spoke to Ms. Love’s foster parents. Their


    statements align with the information in Ms. Love’s medical records. They even mentioned how


    she always spoke about saving you when they brought her home all those years ago.”


    Hearing that, Evan’s eyes narrowed, a mix of confirmation and lingering suspicion taking hold.


    Danie had always given him a vague weird feeling, but now, he was sure.


    A sinking feeling settled in Evan’s heart. He raised his gaze to meet Reuben’s “Take me to the


    hospital.”


    Reuben appeared taken aback. “Mr. Jordan, you have a video conference scheduled this afternoon.”


    “Reschedule it for tonight,” Evan coldlymanded.


    Without saying another word, Reuben steered the car toward the hospital.


    However, just as they arrived at the hospital entrance and Evan was about to step out, Reuben


    abruptly halted him. “Mr. Jordan, Ms. Love cut her wrist.”


    Evan froze in his tracks, turning to face Reuben, his brow furrowed “Where is she now?”


    Reuben responded swiftly, “She’s being rushed to the hospital”


    #


    Inside the emergency room, Caroline stirred from her slumber, roused by the beeping machines


    surrounding her. With great effort, she pried open her heavy eyelids, casting a weak nce at her


    surroundings, the curtain shielding her from the room.


    The familiar scent of disinfectant filled her nostrils, evoking a bitter sense of recognition. Suddenly, the


    curtain was pulled aside, and Scott approached with a thermos in hand.


    Upon noticing Caroline’s wakefulness, Scott inquired tenderly, “Caroline? Are you feeling any better?”


    Caroline mustered the strength to move her lips, her voice hoarse. “Yeah.”


    Scott ced the thermos on the bedside cab and took a seat beside her. “You should have listened


    to me and rested more. Your anger caused you to faint in a fit.”


    +15 BONUS


    Caroline cast her gaze downward, fully aware of her condition. The events leading up to her fainting


    were still vivid in her memory.


    She vowed to seek revenge against Danie, their feud burning within her, but now was not the


    time. Once her mother’s funeral was concluded, she would gradually gather evidence.


    Composing herself, Caroline asked in a calm tone, “The funeral…”


    Scott gently interrupted her. “Your friend is handling it. Don’t worry. You can afford to rest for a while


    longer before rushing back. And you need to eat now; otherwise, you’ll be too weak for the


    burial tomorrow. Furthermore…”


    Scott’s voice trailed off as he lowered his gaze, concealing the emotions that welled up in his eyes. He


    added softly, “You should also consider the well–being of your baby, even if you don’t think of


    yourself.


    Caught off guard, Caroline looked at him, her expression one of astonishment. “You… you know?”


    Scott nodded, a deep sense of bitterness evident. “The doctor conducted aprehensive check-


    up on you.”


    Caroline pursed her lips, preparing to speak, when a familiar voice from nearby cut through the


    air.


    “Evan, I’m sorry. I’ve caused you trouble.”


    The moment Caroline recognized the voice, her eyes filled with pure hatred. It’s was Danie’s


    disgusting voice!


    Soon after, Evan’s subdued and hoarse voice reached Caroline’s ears. “Don’t ever do this again.”


    Danie sobbed. “Evan, do you trust me now? I didn’t kill Caroline’s mother.”


    Evan’s tone turned colder. “Enough. Let’s not bring that up again.”


    Caroline’s eyes dulled, while Scott looked at her with concern, uncertain of what he could say.


    Undeterred, Danie continued, her voice pleading, “Evan, I don’t mind if you investigate my past


    with my foster parents. It’s normal for you to doubt me. But now, do you still doubt me?” @


    After a brief pause, Evan asked, “E, what do you want from me?”


    Danie replied, “I just want to be with you. Even if you don’t care for me now, I want to stay by


    your side.”


    Evan stated firmly, “You were the one who saved me. Of course, I’ll fulfill that promise. Give me a


    month. I’ll announce our engagement after that.”


    Upon hearing Evan’s final words, Caroline slowly closed her eyes, tears streaming down her


    +15 BONUS


    Scott let out a sigh, gently wiping away her tears. “Caroline, he isn’t deserving of your feelings.”


    Caroline returned to the funeral groundste in the night. Kneeling before her mother’s photograph,


    she engaged in prayer. Her frail figure appeared feeble, yet she remained resolute. with her back


    straightened.


    “Mom, I feel useless. Please rest in peace. I will fulfill the promise I made to you… And I will find the


    person who caused your sudden death. Give me time. I won’t let her escape punishment!”


    The following morning, Katie was cremated andid to rest.


    Caroline sat in front of the tomb for a long while before making her way to Vi Rosa


    Upon Caroline’s return, Lily approached her with concern evident in her voice. “Ms. Shenton, what


    happened to you? You’ve be so thin.”


    Lily’s worry resembled that of a caring mother. Suppressing her pain, Caroline forced a smile.


    “Lily, I’vee back to pack my belongings


    Lily appeared bewildered. “Ms. Shenton, are you leaving?”


    Caroline gently patted Lily’s shoulder, offering no further exnation, and turned to ascend the


    stairs.


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    Evan was nowhere to be seen, and Lily made no effort to stop Caroline. She swiftly packed her


    belongings into two suitcases.