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Only then did Caitlin realize it was a men’s jacket. Her emotions grew moreplex at the sight. The jacket still held the familiar scent of yton.

For some reason, Caitlin’s throat tightened. It was unusual for anyone to show her such gentleness, and she felt undeserving of it.

Mustering all her strength and fighting the dizziness, Caitlin made her way toward Beth and yton.

As soon as Caitlin stepped into view, the heated discussion between yton and Beth ceased instantly.

yton hurried over to Caitlin’s side. “Are you feeling any better? Maybe we should go to the hospital? Don’t worry, I’ll make sure no one bullies you again.”

Caitlin’s face became a mask of mixed emotions as she dodged yton’s hand. Her eyes turned toward Beth.

Beth’s face was streaked with tears. She looked pained upon seeing yton’s concerned gaze toward Caitlin. Her eyes were filled with bitterness and stubbornness.

Catching Caitlin’s eye, Beth tried to muster some dignity, straightening up in an attempt to look superior.

To Caitlin, however, Beth’s effort to appear tough was merelyughable.

Caitlin handed the coat back to yton, avoiding his gaze as she coolly dismissed his gesture. “Thank you for your concern, Mr. Morgan. I know you’re a kind person. You’d extend your help to anyone else in need, not just me.”

yton opened his mouth to correct her, but Caitlin continued, “Mr. Morgan, it’s clear you’re helping me for Miss Fletcher’s sake. With everyone watching, my copsing while airing Miss Fletcher’s scarf reflected badly on her. It bothers you that Miss Fletcher isn’t mindful of how she’s seen.”

At these words, Beth’s harsh expression softened slightly, though her eyes still shot daggers at Caitlin.

Caitlin moved closer to Beth, her head lowered. “I apologize, Miss Fletcher. This is on me. You’ve treated me well, providing a job and sustenance. My health is poor. I didn’t mean to scare you.”

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Beth nced at Caitlin and burst into scornfulughter. “So, your health is poor? Do you enjoy ying the part of the fragile damsel? That act is getting old. Perhaps…”

“You n to resort to more drastic measures, like actually making yourself terminally ill, to garner sympathy, particrly from men.”

Caitlin exhaled inwardly. She had just defended Beth, but Beth still failed to understand her intent.

yton couldn’t help but frown. “Beth, that’s too harsh. You’re going too far.”

Bethtched onto his reaction and raised her voice sharply. “I knew there was something going on between you two, and you continue to deny it. Why do you defend her? She admitted herself that she’s unwell. It’s not like I’ve wished this upon her.”

Caitlin’s head spun more with each passing moment. She felt at a loss on how to lessen Beth’s animosity toward her.

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