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.

been a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I

quivered with anger.

much, just seeking your opinion. Would you prefer them to age gracefully or

Her mother

think about it. Face the consequences if you fail to

emptied the glass of red wine, feeling a shiver

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Caroline went to work.

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office was overflowing with pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and forgot

another secretary buy two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen,

he recalled the nearly empty bottles of

food on her table, he

carried an undeniable authority that she

lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the first time he

she whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already

the last document and brought it to Evan for his

he finished signing, she asked, “Can I visit my

he stood up

and followed him out of

at the hospital, she turned to him. “I won’t be

his eyes briefly. “I’ll wait here.”

car without saying a word. If he wanted to wait, she would let

forward, a

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

her feet were rooted in place,

“Caroline!!!”

voice rang out