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.

visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how

anger. “What are

your opinion. Would you prefer them

Her

you one more day to think about it. Face the consequences

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

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Caroline went

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her attention. She became engrossed

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

and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of medicine, he couldn’t help but remind her to

the food on her table, he issued

undeniable

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

heartfelt “thank you,” he had already departed

finished sorting the last document

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

stood up and

and followed

the hospital, she turned to

eyes briefly. “I’ll wait

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

a

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

as if her feet were rooted in place, she couldn’t

“Caroline!!!”

rang out from