Trapped in Love

Chapter 38 Don’t You Dare!

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Daniella’s expression turned grim, and she immediately rose to her feet. “Fine. I understand.”

After Nic left, she took a shower and donned a robe before settling in the living room to make a

phone call.

When the call was connected, she demanded, “Put them on the line.”

As the door creaked open, her adoptive father’s disapproving voice reached her ears. “Go away! 1

won’t speak to her!”

The watchman spoke, “You can speak now, Ms. Love.”

With a smile, she greeted, “Mom, Dad, it’s been a while since I called. Seems like you’ve both developed quite a temper

“Shut your mouth! We never should have adopted you!” Her adoptive mother’s voice was filled

with anger.

“Don’t be so harsh. I just want to know if you’ve reconsidered my proposal.

“I’ve been an honest man my whole life! I can’t lie with my eyes wide open!” Her adoptive father

declared firmly.

“What about you, mother? Do you share the same sentiment?” Daniella inquired after taking a sip

of wine.

“My decision stands! Just let us rot here. We’ll never lie for you!” Her mother’s voice trembled with

rage.

a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how

quivered with anger. “What are

Would you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in

Her

one more day to think about it. Face the consequences if you fail to decide by then, she concluded before hanging up.

head, she emptied the glass of red wine, feeling a shiver run down her spine as she imagined kissing Evan…

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Caroline

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awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and forgot to

one to her while she was absorbed

work and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled

on her table, he issued a commanding order,

undeniable authority that

touched by his concern. It was the first time he had shown

heartfelt “thank you,” he had

sorting the last document and brought it to

she asked, “Can I visit

down the pen, he stood up and replied, “I’ll take you

her bag, and followed him out of the

hospital, she turned to him.

briefly.

the car without saying a word. If

took a few steps forward, a blinding white light flashed before her

the source and saw a van speeding toward her from a short

widened, and as if her feet were

“Caroline!!!”

out from behind