Chapter 184

Chapter 184 Why?

The atmosphere in the ward shifted, growing tense.

Kate’s mind wandered off, and a sudden blush crept up on her cheeks. She started to stutter, backing away from Eric’s bed, muttering, “Um, I, I gotta use the restroom!”

After that, she turned and quickly left.

Eric watched her go, a smirk playing on his lips.

It was apparent that the VIP ward had its own bathroom.

Kate was such a terrible liar.

Once outside, Kate headed to the bathroom, splashed her face with water, and took a deep breath to steady herself.

Kate, get a grip!

So what if they had shared a kiss and some flirty banter? They were married. After all, wasn’t this supposed to be expected?

Just let it go.

Eventually, Kate managed to calm her racing heart, the blush on her face fading. After self- reflection in the mirror, she finally left the bathroom.

“Madam!”

Just as she left, Kate heard a cry tearing at her heart.

That voice sounded like it was calling out to her.

Casually, Kate turned her head and saw a woman in a headscarf quickly approaching her.

The two bodyguards didn’t waste a moment, stepping in front of the woman, each taking hold of an arm and questioning her identity with a sense of urgency.

“Who are you?” they demanded, one with an intense voice, while the other didn’t hesitate to remove her headscarf.

Kate gave a cool look to the woman hurrying over to her. Noticing the familiar face, she raised her eyebrows and said, “Holly?”

She then narrowed her eyes at the woman, putting on a show of surprise, ‘Oh, what’s with your face? It looks like it’s taken quite a beating, right?”

The middle–aged woman the bodyguard stopped was, in fact, Holly.

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Chapter 184 Why

handprints, and soiled clothes.

“Madam, please help me!”

Finished

Holly was on the verge of kneeling before Kate amidst loud sobs, capturing the attention of everyone around.

The onlookers were curious about the scene between Holly’s tears and Kate’s puzzled look.

Kate’s demeanour quickly turned ice–cold as she sharply exclaimed, “Shut up! Is this a place to cry? If you’re going to cry, do it at the funeral parlour, not the hospital!”

Taken aback, Holly’s crying tapered off for a moment. She attempted to get past the bodyguard to reach Kate but was unsuccessful. Instead, she fixed Kate with a gaze full of desperation and sobbed, “Madam, I’m begging you, could you please help?”

Kate regarded her coldly and retorted, “Why should I bother?”

Feeling defeated, Holly struggled to say, “Madam, I’ve been loyal to you for three years. Could you consider lending me seventy–five thousand dollars, just for old times‘ sake?”

Her pleas grew more desperate, “I’m at the end of my tether here!”

Kate’s expression was one of sheer disgust. “So, you’re desperate, and you expect me to help? Do you think money grows on trees?”

In fear, Holly kneeled, bowing deeply before Kate. “Madam, I’m out of options. Please, remember the good times and help?”

“Ruth’s still locked up, and I can’t get ahold of Simon. You’re my only hope, Madam!”

“They’re threatening to sue and take everything I own if I don’t pay up by the end of this week. I’ll be left with nothing,” she sobbed.

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