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.

I visited Grandpa and Grandma.

mother’s voice quivered with anger. “What are you

you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?”

you dare!” Her mother

I’ll give you one more day to think about it. Face the consequences if

she emptied the glass of red wine, feeling a shiver run down her spine

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day, Caroline went to work.

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pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in

and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen, typing

he recalled the nearly empty bottles of medicine, he

the food on her table, he issued a commanding order,

carried an undeniable authority that she couldn’t refuse.

she stopped typing and lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the first time he had shown such care about

“thank you,” he had

the last document and brought it to Evan for his

signing, she asked, “Can I visit my mom at the hospital now?”

pen, he stood up

nodded, grabbed her bag, and followed him

to him. “I won’t be long. What

closed his eyes briefly. “I’ll wait here.”

word.

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

van speeding

her feet

“Caroline!!!”

out from behind