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..."

Neil felt a pang in his heart. "It's not your fault, Carol."

Carol shook her head, sobbing with her hands covering her face. "I was so focused on revenge