Trapped in Love

Chapter 772 Not Allowed to Stay Long 

“I’m sorry, Lia… I was wrong earlier…”

Caroline couldn’t help but cry, feeling regretful for not controlling her emotions earlier.

She thought, The children are so young, they don’t understand… All they know is that Naomi is my secretary. Their innocence makes them believe Naomi isn’t a bad person. From NôvelDrama.Org.

“It’s all my fault. If only I knew about Naomi’s connection with Daniella earlier, maybe this could have been avoided.‘

Tears welled up in Paige’s eyes, and she assured, “I’ve already reported to the police, Carol. They’ll face the consequences. Please don’t cry anymore. Let’s take the children to the doctor…”

Paige eventually couldn’t hold back her sobs either.

Tyler had already pieced together the situation to some extent.

He thought, ‘Mommy just found out that Naomi did something to our food. But what did Naomi do? Could it be something seriously harmful to our health?”

Tyler kept quiet, looking frustrated.

Upon reaching the hospital, Caroline took the children for a checkup. She anxiously waited outside the examination room when her phone rang.

Seeing Caroline’s panicked state, Paige answered the call for her.

“Hello, who’s this?” Paige asked.

The man on the other end said, “Is this Ms. Shenton?”

Paige asked, “Who is this?”

“I’m from the police. Didn’t you call us earlier? We’re at your company but need your permission to enter,” the police officer explained.

“Please hold on, sir. I’ll pass the phone to her.”

Paige handed the phone to Caroline and informed her, “The police are trying to enter the company, Carol.”

Caroline took the call and said, “This is Caroline Shenton.”

The police officer, Norman Scully, said, “Hello, Ms. Shenton. Please inform the receptionist that we’re looking for the suspect.”

Caroline replied, “Of course. I’ll make the call.”

The receptionist soon received Caroline’s call and granted access to the police officers, leading them to Caroline’s office level.

The police officers located and entered Naomi’s office. Naomi was busy organizing folders and remained unfazed by their sudden presence.

She quickly regained her composure.

Norman said, “You’re Naomi Lynch, right? We’ve received a report of suspicion. Please come with us.”

Naomi cooperatively extended her hands to be cuffed by the police and then asked, “Can I see Ms.

Shenton once more at the hospital?

“You can discuss it with her when she visits you,” Norman replied.

Naomi assured, “Don’t worry. I won’t pose any danger in your presence. I just want to apologize and thank her before going to prison.”

Norman hesitated for a moment and eventually agreed, “Alright, but your visit will be brief,”

Back at the hospital.

The doctor emerged from the examination room and shook his head as he approached Caroline. “For now, everything seems fine. You can come back for regular checkups if the transmission mode is through blood.”

Anxiously, Caroline asked, “It’s been a few days already. Can’t you give a diagnosis yet?”

The doctor explained, “The incubation period for AIDS can vary from a few days to a few months.”

Caroline asked with a shaky voice,/“If.. If they are infected, w–what will happen?”

The doctor sighed and replied, “They’ll need long–term antiviral treatment, but it won’t cure the condition entirely, it can only manage the symptoms.”

Hearing this, Caroline felt her knees weaken, and she almost fainted. Luckily, Paige and the doctor caught her in time.

After composing herself, Caroline said with great effort, “I understand. I’ll take the children for a checkup

The doctor simply nodded.