Then, as if possessed, she grabbed Carrie’s hand, forcing it onto the needle, and screamed, "Carrie, stop! I won’t fight with you for Jared anymore! Please don’t hurt me!"

Blood spurted from her leg as she stabbed herself repeatedly while gripping Carrie’s hand, making it look like Carrie was attacking her.

Jared stormed back in, his face twisting in horror.

He lunged at Carrie, throwing her aside before cradling Karin in his arms. "Bodyguards! Lock Carrie up! I’ll deal with her later!"

His voice turned ice-cold. "Call the doctor. If she’s not treated immediately, I’ll tear this hospital apart."

Karin whimpered into his chest. "It hurts… it hurts so much… Why are you doing this to me? I just love you—"

Carrie pushed herself up from the ground, her face pale. "She did this to herself! I had nothing to do with it!"

But Jared was beyond reason. Fury contorted his face as he hurled a thermos, scissors, and whatever else he could grab at her.

The sharp edge of something struck her cheek, splitting the skin open. Blood seeped down her shoulder.

Completely shattered, she could only stare at him in disbelief.

Jared’s voice dropped to a chilling whisper. "Carrie, you’ll pay for this."