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 doing? Are they

voice quivered with anger. “What are

just seeking your opinion. Would you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?” Daniella taunted

Her mother collapsed.

Face the consequences if you fail to decide by

a shiver run down her spine

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day, Caroline went to

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

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

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

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

simple words carried an undeniable authority that

typing and lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the

she whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he

sorting the last document and brought it

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

pen, he stood up and

bag, and followed him out

to him. “I

eyes briefly. “I’ll wait here.”

the car without saying a word. If

took a few steps forward, a blinding white

source and saw a van speeding toward her from a short distance away.

eyes widened, and as if her feet were

“Caroline!!!”

desperate voice rang out from

quickly turned her head. Before she could

her, and they were both knocked to the

feel any pain of

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