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.

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

quivered with anger. “What are you planning

just seeking your opinion. Would you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?”

Her mother

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

of red wine, feeling a shiver run down her spine

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day, Caroline went to work.

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that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work

handed one to her while she was absorbed in

admired her dedication to work and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly

the food on her table, he

words carried an undeniable authority

his concern. It was the first time

a heartfelt “thank you,” he had

finished sorting the last document and brought

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

he stood up and

followed

at the hospital, she turned to him. “I won’t

briefly. “I’ll wait

got out of the car without saying a word. If

a few steps forward, a blinding white light flashed

a van speeding toward her from a short distance away.

her feet were rooted

“Caroline!!!”

out from behind her.