Chapter 451

Chapter 451 Hidden Agenda

Scott didn’t prevent Caroline from entering.

Caroline glanced up at the noise and quickly averted her gaze when she spotted Paige.

She uttered hoarsely, “You’re here.”

Paige approached and sighed upon seeing Lily. “Carol, please take it easy. I’m sure Lily wouldn’t want

to see you like this.”

Caroline stood up and grabbed a white cloth.

“Lily endured a tough life. Her husband passed away long ago, and she sent her child abroad to

study with her hard–earned money. Yet, he turned out ungrateful. I thought she’d be happier with

me, but ultimately, I caused her harm.”

Paige looked at Caroline with concern. “Carol…”

Caroline covered Lily’s face with the white cloth. “Isn’t it ironic?‘

Paige inquired, “What do you mean?”

Caroline replied, “People around me keep passing away.”

Paige was genuinely scared. “It’s not your fault. Those foreign doctors are to blame.”

“Foreign doctors…‘ she thought.

Caroline recalled that Evan had arranged those doctors for Lily’s treatment. He forcibly transferred

Lily to Grand East and persuaded her to undergo surgery. Lily wouldn’t have died if it weren’t for

that surgery.

‘Is he seeking revenge against me? Is it for hiding from him for a few years? Or is it because Lily

concealed my whereabouts from him?’

Caroline pulled back her trembling hands, overwhelmed by these terrifying thoughts.

Rage began to consume her.

That night, Lily’s body was taken to the funeral home. Since she had no close friends or family,

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Neil approached Scott outside. “Did you agree to the surgery for Lily?”

Scott nodded. “I couldn’t give up a chance to treat her condition and possibly bring her back to

consciousness. But craniotomy always carries risks.”

Neil said, “I can’t deny that, but it happened at Evan’s hospital.”

“Do you suspect foul play from him regarding the surgery? Scott asked.

Neil replied, “I’m just speculating. However, given his personality, I don’t think he’d stoop so low.”

“It’s odd. You’re suspicious, yet not entirely. What do you mean?” Scott asked

Neil explained, “Even if it wasn’t him, it doesn’t rule out the possibility of someone else having a

hidden agenda.”

“What do you mean?”

Neil looked at Scott seriously. “People close to Carol have been facing misfortunes one after

another. Don’t you sense that someone might be targeting her?” 1

Scott shook his head. “I doubt it. Caroline’s mother’s condition worsened due to her emotions.

Jamie’s incident was an accident, and I was present during Lily’s first surgery. It’s medically

normal for the body to struggle with a second operation”

“Even if that’s true, it doesn’t mean Evan isn’t seeking revenge against me.” Caroline’s voice

suddenly cut in, cold and resolute.

Neil and Scott turned to see Caroline.

Neil said, “We need to investigate further, Carol. My earlier comment was one–sided.”

Caroline asked, “How do we investigate this? Do you think he’d leave behind evidence for us to

find?”

Scott advised, “Carol, try to stay calm.”

Caroline pursed her lips. “Can I stay calm when Lily is lying in there?“