Chapter 129
“Carola, relax. The doctor said there won’t be any scars p>
But Carola didn’t seem to hear him. “Albert, Dorothea crossed the line this time. I’m calling the police p>
Albert pressed his lips together, trying to keep calm. “I heard her grandma’s sick. Did you go visit her p>
Carola’s face shifted instantly.
Her eyes reddened. “Albert, what are you trying to say? Are you blaming me for her grandmother’s illness p>
“I swear, I have no idea how her grandma got sick. That day, my mom took me to apologize to her, hoping she could put in a good word for Dorothea p>
“I know I messed up before, but that doesn’t mean everything is my fault p>
Seeing how upset she was, Albert’s heart softened. “Don’t cry. When you cry, it kills me p>
“Alright, Carola. I won’t bring it up again p>
“Albert, I want to call the police!” Carola was stubborn, repeating herself. “Do you not want me to? Or… do you actually like Dorothea p>
Albert froze for a second.
He really didn’t want things to get blown up and brought to the police.
“No,” he said, taking her hand and kissing it. “You just trended online not long ago. I don’t want anyone twisting this into a bigger mess for you p>
“And Elise is her mom. If this gets out of hand, how’s she supposed to face your family p>
“Carola, Layton really cares about you, you know. Maybe think about him too, alright p>
For a moment, Albert almost convinced her, but Carola couldn’t forget the way he’d looked at Dorothea earlier.
That look… it was the way a man looked at a woman.
“Albert, then when are we getting our marriage license? I’m scared. I’m terrified of losing you p>
Carola’s tone shifted, sweet and gentle.
Albert felt a little moved, but he didn’t change his mind. “End of the month. We’ll get the license, I promise. I never go back on my word p>
“Sweetheart, give me a little time to propose, okay p>
Carola pouted. “Fine, I’ll let this one go. But if anything like this happens again, I’m not forgiving so easily p>
Albert kissed the corner of her eye, his gaze soft. “Good girl. That’s my Carola p>
After settling Carola, Albert headed to the hospital his assistant mentioned.
As soon as he got near the department, Scott’s assistant blocked his way.
“Albert, are you here to visit someone p>
Albert recognized him right away.
“Is Scott here p>
The assistant shook his head. “No p>
“I’m just here to see an elderly lady p>
But the assistant stood firm. “Sorry, the department is closed to all visitors today. Thanks for understanding p>
Albert frowned. “Is that your decision, or Scott’s p>
The assistant gave a polite nod, his tone flat. “Albert, you must be joking p>
Albert narrowed his eyes, his patience thinning. “And what if I insist on going in p>
The assistant stayed calm. “Sorry, I can’t let you through p>
“Alright. Just great. I’ll have a nice talk with Scott in a few days p>
He didn’t see who he came for, and instead ended up in a sour mood. Back in his
car, he loosened his tie, feeling like something wasn’t adding up.
Scott was nothing like Latham. He was strict, disciplined, and never let anyone get leverage over him.
Still, what happened today was out of character.
Maybe there was someone in that hospital Scott actually cared about.
Or… could there be a connection between Dorothea and Scott?
The thought made Albert feel suffocated.
He called his assistant. “Did you find anything p>
“Albert, we checked. The department admitted a special patient today. Everything’s
under lockdown for confidentiality p>
Albert relaxed a little. “Got it p>
“Also, find out where Dorothea is p>
“On it p>
He closed his eyes, but all he could see was Dorothea’s face. He hated to admit it,
but he couldn’t stop thinking about her.
Dorothea clutched her phone, debating whether to call Latham. She finally dialed his number.
“Hello.” He picked up almost immediately.
“Latham, it’s me p>
She noticed how quiet it was on his end. “When are you coming back p>
“Miss me?” Latham laughed softly. “Three more days, I think p>
“Oh, it’s nothing. Just… my grandma’s in the hospital. I just wanted to let you know p>
His voice turned serious. “What happened? Why is she suddenly in the hospital p>
His worry made her throat tighten.
She fought back tears. “It’s okay.
She’s in the ICU now. Don’t worry, I
just wanted to tell you, so you don’t
say I’m keeping things from you again p>
“Alright. Are you at the hospital now p>
Dorothea sniffled. “Yeah. I’m about to head back in p>
“Okay p>
“Dorothea,” he said gently. “Wait for me to come back p>
She held back her tears. Okay p>
As soon as she hung up, a news alert popped up on her phone.
[Elise issues public statement to sever mother-daughter relationship!] Dorothea’s chest tightened. Her fingers shook as she tapped the link.
According to the interview, “Elise and her daughter have always had a rocky relationship. A few days ago her daughter angrily lashed out and physically attacked her over a minor
issues, Elise, Pushed past hermitory made this announcemedimits
There it was, in black and white. Cold and blunt.
Dorothea actually laughed.
Physically attacked. Pushed past her limits.
She had been too soft, clearly.
Lenard, who knew about her and Elise, sent her a message. “Dorothea, are you alright p>
She was about to reply when she heard a nurse mention her grandmother’s name. Dorothea rushed over. “Nurse, how’s my grandma p>
“The patient just had a seizure. Please calm down, we’re doing everything we can p>
Maybe it was exhaustion, or maybe her blood sugar crashed, but her world went black and she fainted.
“Miss! Miss p>
When Dorothea woke up, she felt cool fingers on her forehead. “Don’t move. You’re
on an IV p>
She blinked groggily, and the first thing she saw was Latham’s handsome face. “Latham p>
Panic hit her. “Where’s Grandma? I need to see her! She was being resuscitated p>
“She’s okay now,” Latham said, his voice steady.
“Don’t worry. I brought in the best specialist from Emberfall for her. With me here,
you don’t have to worry about anything p>
He leaned closer, and for a second, she saw real concern in his eyes. “Dorothea, I leave for a few.
and you let yourself collapsedlike this?”.