Chapter 228 How Can You Curse Her Like That?
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Edwin was still holding the phone to his ear when Alaina abruptly hung up, leaving him puzzled.
Since she had insisted, there must have been a reason. All he could do now was go along with it and ask her about it when he got home.
What they didn’t know was that Caroline already knew about Helen’s pregnancy.
She followed Edwin to a rest area near the hospital entrance.
Once they sat down, Caroline asked bluntly, “You said Helen fainted because Dr. Sherwood pushed her, but she appeared to be perfectly fine when I saw her just now. So, what actually made her pass out?”
Before coming to the hospital, she’d been convinced the family had cooked up another scheme to frame her.
But after learning about Helen’s pregnancy, she started to believe the fainting was real–and it probably had something to do with her condition.
Edwin’s eyes darted evasively before he casually came up with a reason. “She only looks fine on the outside. She’s always had a fragile body–you knew that. Dr. Sherwood must’ve pushed her hard enough for her to hit her head, which probably caused her to faint.”
Her body’s always been fragile?
Caroline let out a scornful laugh when she heard those all–too–familiar words. “Since her body is so fragile, she must have sustained a serious injury when she hit her head. Has the X–ray result come out yet? Show me.”
She didn’t believe Blake would ever go looking for Helen, let alone lay a hand on her.
“No X–ray was taken,” Edwin hesitated before explaining, “Helen said the radiation was too strong. She didn’t want to do it.”
Caroline raised a brow. “That’s not like her at all. For someone who’s terrified of death and has suc weak body, isn’t she worried she might have a brain hemorrhage? A clot left untreated could kill her wit…. days. Don’t tell me she doesn’t know that.”
She spoke calmly, but to Edwin, it sounded like a curse directed at Helen.
He snapped instantly, leaping up from the bench and glaring down at her. “You and Helen might not get along, but you’re still her aunt. How can you curse her like that?”
He was stunned by how vicious she could be–it was beyond his comprehension.
Caroline tilted her chin and met his furious gaze without a trace of fear. “I’m just stating facts. And if I’m being blunt, it’s for her own good. Why are you so worked up? You act like I’ve committed some unforgivable sin.”
Seeing that Edwin’s face had darkened and he said nothing, she continued, “Since you’re saying it was Dr. Sherwood who pushed her, that’s all the more reason she should get checked. How about this–I’ll call him over right now and have him explain what really happened. If he did push Helen, then he’ll cover all her medical expenses today and compensate her for any damages, regardless of whether she’s injured or not.”
“He’d be willing to pay?” Edwin was torn. Alaina had claimed that the doctor had shoved Helen and caused
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her to faint, but just moments ago, the attending physician told him the fainting was probably related to Helen’s pregnancy.
So, had the doctor really pushed her? Edwin wasn’t sure at all
“You don’t have to worry. If he’s guilty, he won’t run from the consequences.” Caroline’s tone grew firmer. “You said he acted under my orders, didn’t you? If he refuses to compensate her, then I will. Is that good enough?”
She was certain Blake hadn’t laid a hand on Helen, and she wasn’t about to let Helen or her family pin the blame on him so easily.
Upon hearing her words, a sly gleam flickered through Edwin’s eyes. He had already planned to use this incident to pressure Caroline into agreeing to expand the restaurant, so when she unexpectedly offered to pay compensation, he was secretly pleased.
Despite his inner excitement, he kept a calm front. “I don’t want your money. As long as you agree to expand the restaurant, I’ll let this go.”
Caroline had no idea why they were trying to frame her initially, but Edwin’s words suddenly made everything click.
She nodded. “Fine. If there’s proof that Dr. Sherwood did it, I’ll agree.”
Once the deal was made, Caroline immediately called Blake while Edwin hurried back to the hospital room.
He needed to find out exactly what had happened when Helen fainted.
Now that Caroline had agreed to help me expand the restaurant as compensation, Helen’s fainting had to be pinned on Dr. Sherwood.
Even if it wasn’t him, I’ll twist things until it looks like it was!
He walked up to the hospital room door and happened to run into Alaina, who had just returned with a container of water.
Before he could say anything, Alaina spoke first. “What took you so long? Did Caroline admit to it?”
She knew very well that Blake hadn’t actually pushed Helen. What she really wanted was to confirm whether Caroline knew that Blake had shown up today with photos to meet Helen.
Or maybe Caroline was the one who had sent him.
Edwin shook his head. “Let’s not talk about that yet. Just be honest with me. Did Dr. Sherwood really push Helen?”
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