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.

while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing? Are

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

them to age gracefully or suffer in

you dare!” Her mother

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

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

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Caroline went to work.

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secretary’s office was overflowing with pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and

to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen,

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

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

simple words carried an undeniable authority that

the first time he had shown

whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already

the last document

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

the pen, he stood up and replied,

grabbed her bag, and followed him

to him. “I won’t be long. What about you?”

closed his eyes briefly. “I’ll

saying a word. If he wanted

she took a few steps forward, a blinding white light flashed before her eyes.

a van speeding toward her from a short

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

“Caroline!!!”

desperate voice rang out