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?

anger. “What are you planning

you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer

Her

the consequences if you fail to

feeling a shiver run down her spine as she imagined

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Caroline went to

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

had another secretary buy two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen, typing

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

her table, he issued a

words carried an undeniable authority that she couldn’t refuse.

by his concern. It was the first time he had shown such care about

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

Caroline finished sorting the last document and brought it

I visit my mom at the hospital

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

nodded, grabbed her bag, and followed him out of the

she turned to

briefly. “I’ll wait here.”

of the car without saying a word. If he wanted to wait, she

steps forward, a

and saw a van speeding toward her from a

feet were

“Caroline!!!”

voice rang out from behind her.

head. Before she

her, and they were

instinctively, she didn’t feel any pain of the impact.

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