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.

“Oh, yes. It’s been a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing?

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

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

Her mother

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

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

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Caroline went to

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her attention. She became engrossed in her work and forgot

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

want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of

table, he issued a commanding

undeniable authority that

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

“thank you,”

p.m., Caroline finished sorting the last document and brought

“Can I visit my mom at

stood up and

grabbed her bag, and followed him out of the office.

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

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

word. If he wanted to wait, she

a few steps forward, a blinding white light

the source and saw a van speeding toward her from a short distance

and as if her feet were rooted in place, she

“Caroline!!!”

rang out from behind