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.

Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing?

adoptive mother’s voice quivered with anger. “What

your opinion. Would you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer

you dare!” Her

consequences if you fail

wine, feeling a shiver run down her

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Caroline went

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pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed

to her while she was absorbed in

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

her table, he issued a commanding order, “Eat first.”

words carried an undeniable authority that she couldn’t refuse.

the first time he had shown such care about her eating habits at

whispered a heartfelt “thank

the last document and brought it to Evan for his signature.

I visit my mom

pen, he stood up and replied,

nodded, grabbed her bag, and followed him

arrived at the hospital, she turned to him. “I won’t be long. What about you?”

eyes briefly. “I’ll

of the car without saying a word. If he wanted

she took a few steps forward, a

she looked toward the source and saw a van speeding toward

and as if her feet were rooted in place,

“Caroline!!!”

desperate voice rang out from behind