Caroline said, "Yes. Axel, remember to take your medicine. I'll take care of Lia, alright?"Axel nodded. "Okay, Mommy. Liora is the priority now."Tyler took a sip of milk. "Mommy, will you take her to the hospital again if she doesn't get better?"Caroline nodded. "I'll take Lia to the hospital again if her fever doesn't go down by this afternoon."-Caroline grew anxious and asked Kenny to take Liora to the hospital. It was 1:00 p.m., and Liora's fever was still high, reaching 40°C.Eira suggested, "I'll go with you, Carol. It's better to have more help."Caroline looked at the kids. "I can't leave Ty and Axel alone at home."Eira said, "Neil is on his way.""Did you tell him?" Caroline asked.Eira confirmed, "Yes, I told him about Lia's condition.""Alright. Kenny, you drive." Caroline handed Kenny the car key.-Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the hospital. The doctor prescribed medicine and intravenous fluids for Liora. Caroline requested a room for her.After
"It's a long story!" Caroline told Eira, "You should head home first. I'll go with Kenny."Eira replied, "Sure, go quickly!"-Caroline purchased two boxes of milk, a few delicacies, and two bottles of liquor from the convenience store on the way to the graveyard. When they arrived, Caroline noticed a faint light seeping through the window gaps of a cottage.Kenny carried Liora out of the car and shivered at the sight of the desolate environment and the rows of tombstones on the hill."Where's the old man, G?" Kenny looked around cautiously.Caroline held the gifts and said, "Come with me."They walked to the cottage's door, and Caroline called out, "Benjamin, are you home?"Benjamin's voice came from inside, "The door's not locked, come in."Caroline opened the door with her shoulder and noticed Benjamin sitting alone at the dining table, though it was set for four.The cottage was unusually cold despite the heater being on.Caroline paused and said, "Benjamin, we won't dis
Caroline rushed over and gently placed Liora against her."Open her mouth so she can have the holy water," Benjamin instructed.Caroline followed his instructions, and Benjamin poured the holy water into Liora's mouth.Liora's eyes snapped open as she choked on the water.Startled, she spat out the water upon seeing Benjamin, then screamed and sought refuge in Caroline's arms."Mommy! Hold me!" Liora cried out.Caroline felt relieved at Liora's behavior, hugged her, and gave Benjamin an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Benjamin. She is...""It's okay," Benjamin replied, standing up while holding the bowl. He glanced at the dumbfounded Kenny in puzzlement.Catching Benjamin's gaze, Kenny turned to him in a daze."Am I... possessed by unknown entities too?" Kenny's face turned deathly pale."No, but avoid using a car or driving this year and stay away from bodies of water as much as possible," Benjamin advised."Huh?" Kenny was bewildered.Caroline cleared her throat. "Don't ask,
Liora whispered softly, "I'm scared of the old man's eyes, Mommy..."Caroline gently patted her back. "Lia, remember, not everyone is perfect. There are many unfortunate people with disabilities in this world, right?"Liora leaned on Caroline's chest and replied, "Yeah. I'm sure they wish they could be just like everyone else."Caroline nodded. "That's right. So, do you think the old man might feel sad about how you treated him earlier? We should always try to understand how others feel, my dear, and put ourselves in their shoes, right?"Liora looked down, feeling regretful. "I was wrong, Mommy. I promise not to do it again."Caroline smiled warmly. "I know you're a kind girl, Lia."-The next day, Caroline was abruptly awakened by her ringing phone as she slept with Liora. She grabbed the phone and answered it groggily."Carol!" Paige shouted loudly.Caroline was startled. "Paige, your volume is way too loud!"Annoyed, Paige said, "Do you know what time it is? Are you still
Caroline shook her head. "He just wants to sleep in when he doesn't have to work.""Alright then. Let's go now." Paige put her arm around Caroline's.Caroline glanced around. "Where's Evan?"Paige explained, "Alex said he's got work, so he'll join us later.""Got it. I'll go check with Eira," Caroline said and headed to the kitchen.After their quick chat, she told the kids, "Time to go!"Kenny, who had been standing barefoot upstairs, quickly changed and came downstairs after Caroline left. He bumped into Eira as she exited the kitchen.Kenny asked, "Are they gone? Are you sure they've left?"Eira looked puzzled. "Why are you so nervous? Are you planning something without Carol knowing?"Kenny mumbled, "I'm not her boyfriend, but there are things I'd rather keep from her."Eira narrowed her eyes. "You seem off, Kenny.""Don't ask too many questions. You're just a kid. I'm going out, bye! I'll bring food for you later." Kenny patted Eira's head absentmindedly.Eira said, "I
"You're claiming that she had an affair with Scott? Let me clarify. Caroline turned down Scott's offer of financial support at the time. Do you think they were together all the time? Scott was focused on his education and career while he was around. He would visit Caroline occasionally and bring her food."It's common knowledge that Caroline is proud and prefers to endure difficulties rather than accept sponsorship. Unlike you, a heiress, Caroline is not. She dated Evan before because of her gambling father and hospitalized mother. I can't understand people like you, accusing her based on trivial rumors. Do you think you have the right to do that?"Kenny stood up and stated, "This discussion ends here. I must have been blind to have fallen for you. It's over, you idiot!"Yuliana's expression was unpleasant after being berated.'Is Caroline really like this? I find it hard to believe. If she truly valued her pride, why did she get involved with Evan in those years? Was it due to fin
The voice-to-text translation was finished once Yuliana shared her location. Neil quickly scanned the text, and the words 'Mr. Hendrix' finally caught his attention.In Daniella's voice recording, she mentioned seeking Mr. Hendrix's help in dealing with Caroline and Evan a few times.'Who is Mr. Hendrix? When did Daniella meet him? Is there some grudge between him, Caroline, and Evan?' he wondered.Neil saved the voice recording in a folder and secured it with a password. Then, he grabbed his phone and headed out to meet Yuliana.-Twenty minutes later, Neil reached Yuliana's location. He found Yuliana standing alone by the street, engrossed in her phone. He got out of the car and asked, "Where are your friends?"Yuliana immediately found an excuse. "I told them to go ahead without me."Neil didn't press further but led Yuliana to the car, and they set off to the ice cream parlor.The ice cream parlor was bustling with customers despite the chilly early spring weather.Aft
Yuliana asked, "Why choose me instead of hiring a professional investigator?"Neil grinned, replying, "You're a seasoned journalist, right? Plus, this is crucial, and I trust no one else with it."Yuliana was amazed. 'He doesn't trust anyone, but he trusts me? It seems that Neil doesn't only care about Caroline but cares about me too!'Touched, Yuliana pledged, "I'll help you, Neil, because of your trust!"-At noon, Caroline and the group arrived at the Hot Spring Resort.Seeing the empty parking lot, Caroline voiced her concern, "It should be busy now, right?"Paige chuckled. "You should talk to my boss about this."Caroline understood. "Did he book the whole place?"Paige nodded vigorously. "Yes, to ensure last time's incident doesn't repeat."Caroline felt grateful for Evan's effort to protect the kids.The hotel manager, Charon Reddick, assisted them with their luggage.After entering, Charon checked them into a spacious three-room suite. Charon asked, "Ms. Shenton,