Chapter 48 Collapsed from Low Blood Sugar
The table shook violently, and everything on it bounced and fell back into place. Caroline barely flinched -she was long accustomed to Davidâs outbursts. In fact it would scare her more if he ever suddenly became gentle.
Outside the study, the butler listened to the commotion with growing concern. Are they fighting again? What should I do this time?
âI was giving you and Elizabeth some space. Caroline said, her tone cold. âI didnât want to interrupt your little private world. Why isnât Mr. Ellison grateful for that?â
The mention of Elizabeth only made Davidâs fury burn hotter. Caroline, noticing this, didnât were already acting like an animal toward me in the car Now in the quiet, empty office, isnât it the perfect
stop. You place for you and my lovely sister Elizabeth to⦠get closer?â
âSay that again.â
âWith Mr. Ellisonâs excellent hearing, I doubt I need to repeat myself.â
Caroline wasnât in the mood for banter. All she wanted was a quiet corner to recover. Besides, she hadnât eaten anything, and her strength was fading fast. This must be low blood sugar kicking in.
âIf thereâs nothing else, Iâm heading back to my room,â she said, turning to leave. âIâm exhausted and need to rest. I have work tomorrow.â
Her mental state was on the verge of collapse. Why canât I catch a break? What did I do to deserve this life?
Caroline yanked open the study door. Her face was ghostly pale, and her head felt light. Behind her, David was speaking, but his words were muffled and incomprehensible. She managed two shaky steps before her knees buckled. Darkness enveloped her as she fell.
âMadam!â
The butler rushed forward, but David got there first, caching her limp body with precision.
David thought, why was she so light? She felt fragile, like she might break at any moment.
âCall the doctor, David ordered.
âRight away, sir.â
The doctor arrived and examined her carefully before sighing in relief. âMadam fainted due to low blood sugar. Itâs not serious. With some glucose and proper meals, sheâll be fine.â
Low blood sugar? Davidâs brow furrowed. Is this how she looks after herself?
The butler chimed in, âIâll go to the kitchen and have some food prepared immediately.
David nodded.
The IV dripped steadily, the sound almost soothing in he quiet room. David glanced at Carolineâs palé delicate face before walking to the window.
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his plans, someone disposable once her purpose was served. Yet now, she had somehow become a fixture. in his life.
Perhaps, even without Harper, he would have found himself unwilling to let her go.
When Caroline finally woke, her throat was parched, and her thoughts were fuzzy. âWhere⦠am I?â
âYouâre awake.â
Davidâs voice came from the bedside, and he stepped doser.
Caroline squinted, her vision blurred. She could barely make out his figure standing nearby.
âWater. I need water, she whispered, licking her dry lips
David hesitated before picking up the glass of water. His inexperience showed as he clumsily tried to help her drink, spilling a little on the blanket. Caroline, too weak to notice, drank without complaint.
âHungry, she mumbled. âIâm so hungry..
David glanced at the porridge on the bedside table. Earlier, it had been steaming, but now it was just the right temperature.
He picked up the bowl but froze momentarily, realization dawning. Am I actually taking care of her?