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,

with anger. “What

prefer them to age gracefully

dare!” Her mother collapsed.

consequences if you fail to decide by then, she concluded before hanging up.

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

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day, Caroline went to work.

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her attention. She became engrossed in her work and

buy two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed

recalled the nearly empty bottles

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

undeniable authority that

It was the

whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already departed

last document and

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

down the pen, he stood up and replied,

grabbed her bag, and followed him out of

turned to him. “I won’t be long. What

his eyes briefly.

saying a word. If he wanted to wait, she would let him

she took a few steps forward, a blinding

she looked toward the source and saw a van speeding toward her from

widened, and as if her feet were rooted

“Caroline!!!”

rang out