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.

and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing? Are they still around, or…”

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

prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?”

you dare!” Her

the consequences if

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

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day, Caroline went to

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

to her while she was absorbed

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

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

words carried an undeniable authority

lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the first time he had shown such care about her

“thank you,” he

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

I

stood up

her bag, and followed him

they arrived at the hospital, she turned to him. “I

briefly. “I’ll wait

the car without saying a word.

steps forward, a blinding white

toward the source and saw a van speeding toward her from a short distance

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

“Caroline!!!”

out

her head. Before she could fully process the situation,

had thrown himself at her, and they were both knocked

eyes instinctively, she didn’t feel

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