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.

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

anger. “What are you planning

you prefer them to

you dare!” Her mother

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

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

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following day, Caroline

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was overflowing with pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became

another secretary buy two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen, typing

he recalled the nearly empty bottles of

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

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

by his concern. It was the first time he had

“thank you,”

the last document and brought

signing, she asked, “Can I

stood up

followed him out

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

his eyes briefly. “I’ll

of the car without saying a word. If he

took a few steps forward, a blinding white

she looked toward the source and saw a van speeding toward

and as if her feet were rooted in place, she

“Caroline!!!”

rang out from behind her.