Chapter 38

Jolene arrived at the hospital entrance at 7:45 pm. Suddenly, a figure darted out. Ethan blocked her path and gripped her hand tightly. "Jolene, please forgive me." "Ethan, let go!" Jolene never expected that he would cause a scene at the hospital. The hospital was crowded, and everyone was now staring at them. With reddened eyes, Ethan knelt down and said, "I don't care that you were someone's kept woman. I just want you back with me. I can give you money. "I know that you got into City Hospital through connections. Otherwise, without power or influence, how could someone from the countryside like you get in…" Onlookers began pointing at Jolene. "A kept woman—how shameless." "The world is getting worse. Now, all the pretty young women want to take shortcuts." The crowd's harsh comments swirled around Jolene. Jolene said coldly, "He's not my boyfriend! If you keep holding on to me, I'll call the police!" "Everyone, help me talk some sense into her! This is my girlfriend, Jol