In the hospital, right in front of the doc, Nolan smacked Caroline a bunch of times. "You're just a freshman, and you're already knocked up?!"
The doc couldn't stand it. "Mr. Rockefeller, chill out. Caroline's already weak, and hitting her like that could mess her up bad."
Nolan snapped back, "Shut up! Just get rid of the baby."
The doc looked stressed. "Mr. Rockefeller, Caroline has trouble getting pregnant. If she aborts this baby, she might never have another chance."
On the hospital bed, a flicker of hope lit up in Caroline's dazed eyes. She instinctively looked at Nolan.
"But we can't keep this baby! Caroline has to get an abortion, even if it kills her," Nolan raged, his eyes bloodshot, panting like a madman.
The light in Caroline's eyes faded, turning into emptiness. She realized she shouldn't expect anything from him.
Nolan had an affair with his secretary Lydia, schemed against Daisy, and even brought Lydia home, leaving Daisy to die.
As long as Caroline was around, she reminded Nolan every day of how he got rich off Daisy's back and repaid her kindness with betrayal, driving Daisy and Caroline out.
Tears welled up, but Caroline lowered her head and said, "Dad, I'll do what you say. I'll get rid of the baby."
Lydia, watching from the side, pretended to step forward. "Caroline knows she messed up. Nolan, don't be mad."
She reached out with a concerned look and touched Caroline's swollen face. "Nolan, how could you hit her so hard? Caroline, don't be scared. Daisy's gone, but I'm here. Listen to me, get the abortion, and we'll act like this never happened. I'll love you like my own daughter."
Lydia's hands were soft and delicate, but Caroline had to force herself not to flinch. To her, Lydia was a snake.
Caroline looked up with a dependent expression at Lydia. "Thanks, Lydia."
"We're family; no need to thank me," Lydia said with a smile, thinking Caroline was so dumb she didn't need to do anything more.
Caroline gave a timid smile. "Lydia, I need to use the restroom."
Seeing her scared look, Lydia didn't think much of it and agreed right away.
Caroline slowly walked out of the hospital room and headed towards the restroom.
Behind her, Lydia saw she was indeed heading to the restroom and then went back to the room. But after more than ten minutes, Caroline still hadn't returned, and Lydia realized something was up. "Nolan, did Caroline run off?"
Nolan's face changed, and he rushed out to chase her. Lydia checked the restroom, but Caroline was gone.
The two of them ran out and saw a familiar-looking girl walking quickly ahead. "Caroline, stop right there!"
The girl heard the voice and started running without looking back.