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.

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

voice quivered with anger. “What are you planning to

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

dare!” Her mother collapsed.

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

feeling a shiver run down her

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Caroline went to work.

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

two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of

her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of

the food on her table, he issued a

words carried an undeniable authority that she couldn’t

stopped typing and lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the

heartfelt “thank you,” he

sorting the last document and brought

signing, she asked, “Can I visit my mom

he stood up and replied, “I’ll take you there.”

grabbed her bag, and followed him

the hospital, she turned to him. “I

closed his eyes briefly.

a word. If he

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

a van speeding toward her from a short distance

widened, and as if her feet were rooted in place, she couldn’t move.

“Caroline!!!”

out from behind her.