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.

“Oh, yes. It’s been a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing? Are they still around, or…”

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

prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?” Daniella taunted

you dare!” Her

it. Face the consequences if you fail to decide by then, she concluded before

of red wine, feeling a shiver run down her spine as she imagined kissing

10

day, Caroline

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awaited her attention. She

to her while she was absorbed in front

work and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of

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

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

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

a heartfelt “thank

5:30 p.m., Caroline finished sorting the last document and brought it to Evan for

he finished signing, she asked, “Can I visit

down the pen, he stood up

and followed him out of

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

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

a word. If he wanted to wait, she would

forward, a blinding white

looked toward the source and saw a van speeding toward her

as if her feet were

“Caroline!!!”

out from

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