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.

since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re

voice quivered with anger. “What are you planning to do?!”

prefer them to age

Her mother collapsed.

consequences if you fail to decide by then, she

she emptied the glass of red wine, feeling a shiver run down

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day, Caroline

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pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and

while she was absorbed in front

and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of

food on her table, he issued a commanding

carried an undeniable authority

It was the first

a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already departed

document and

“Can I visit my mom at

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

and followed him out of

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

briefly. “I’ll wait

car without saying a word. If he wanted

steps forward, a blinding

van speeding

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

“Caroline!!!”

voice rang out from