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

your opinion. Would you prefer them to age

Her mother

it. Face the consequences if you

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

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following day, Caroline went

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

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

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

table, he issued a commanding order,

two simple words carried an undeniable

It was the first time he

“thank you,” he had already departed

finished sorting the last document and brought it to Evan

asked, “Can I visit my mom

he stood up and replied,

bag, and followed him out of the office.

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

his eyes briefly. “I’ll wait

out of the car without saying a word. If he wanted to wait, she would let him

as she took a few steps forward, a

the source and saw a van speeding toward

as if her feet were rooted in place, she

“Caroline!!!”

out from behind