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.

“Oh, yes. It’s been a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing? Are

voice quivered with anger. “What are you planning to

opinion. Would you prefer them

Her

about it. Face the 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

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pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and forgot to eat throughout the

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

recalled the nearly empty bottles of medicine, he

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

carried an undeniable authority that she

stopped typing and lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the first time he had shown such

a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already departed

Caroline finished sorting the last document and brought it to Evan for his signature.

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

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

followed

to him. “I

closed his eyes briefly. “I’ll wait here.”

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

forward, a blinding white light flashed before her

she looked toward the source and saw a van speeding

as if her feet

“Caroline!!!”

out