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.

while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how

voice quivered with anger. “What are you planning to

seeking your opinion. Would you prefer them to age

dare!” Her mother

I’ll give you one more day to think about it. Face the consequences if you fail to decide by then, she

feeling a shiver run

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Caroline went to

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

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

dedication to work and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly

table, he issued a commanding order, “Eat

carried an undeniable

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

whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he had

5:30 p.m., Caroline finished sorting the last document

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

pen, he stood up and replied, “I’ll take

and followed him out of

she turned to him. “I won’t be long.

eyes briefly. “I’ll

out of the car without saying a word. If he

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

source and saw a van speeding toward

if her feet

“Caroline!!!”

desperate voice rang out from behind her.

squeezed, and she quickly turned her head. Before she could fully process

her, and they were both knocked to the ground.

didn’t feel any pain of the

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