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.

Daniella scoffed. “Oh, yes. It’s been a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing? Are they still
around, or...”
Her adoptive mother’s voice quivered with anger. “What are you planning to do?!”
“Nothing much, just seeking your opinion. Would you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?” Daniella taunted
“Don’t you dare!” Her mother collapsed.
“Fine, I’ll give you one more day to think about it. Face the consequences if you fail to decide by then, she concluded before
hanging up.
Raising her head, she emptied the glass of red wine, feeling a shiver run down her spine as she imagined kissing Evan...
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The following day, Caroline went to work.
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The secretary’s office was overflowing with pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and
forgot to eat throughout the morning.
Evan had another secretary buy two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen,
typing away.
He admired her dedication to work and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of medicine, he
couldn’t help but remind her to eat.
Placing the food on her table, he issued a commanding order, “Eat first.”
The two simple words carried an undeniable authority that she couldn’t refuse.
Surprised, she stopped typing and lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the first time he had shown such care about
her eating habits at work.
As she whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already departed

At 5:30 p.m., Caroline finished sorting the last document and brought it to Evan for his signature.
After he finished signing, she asked, “Can I visit my mom at the hospital now?”
Setting down the pen, he stood up and replied, “I’ll take you there.”
She nodded, grabbed her bag, and followed him out of the office.
When they arrived at the hospital, she turned to him. “I won’t be long. What about you?”
He closed his eyes briefly. “I’ll wait here.”
She got out of the car without saying a word. If he wanted to wait, she would let him
Just as she took a few steps forward, a blinding white light flashed before her eyes.
Instinctively, she looked toward the source and saw a van speeding toward her from a short distance away.
Her eyes widened, and as if her feet were rooted in place, she couldn’t move.
“Caroline!!!”
Evan’s desperate voice rang out from behind her.
Her heart squeezed, and she quickly turned her head. Before she could fully process the situation,
he had thrown himself at her, and they were both knocked to the ground.
Closing her eyes instinctively, she didn’t feel any pain of the impact.
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After a moment, she opened her eyes and found herself lying on top of him, his arms still around.
her. He looked like he was in a lot of pain. 1
Panic–stricken, she exclaimed, “Evan! Are you hurt?”
He grunted. “Shut up and get up!”

Caroline quickly got up away from him She gazed at the van, which was speeding away, its number plate obscured.
Reuben rushed over to help Evan up, asking in shock, “Mr. Jordan, are you all right?!”
Evan squinted at the grass beside him. “Did you manage to jot down the number plate?”
Reuben nodded. “Yes, I did I’ll get someone to track them down right away!”
Caroline was still trembling with feat as she stood up. Who wanted to kill her? If Evan hadn’t
intervened, she might have been hit.
She looked at Evan, his grim face filled with determination. Was he not scared?
The van had been speeding so recklessly. If Evan had been just a second slower, she might have.
been seriously injured or worse.
A mix of complicated emotions swirled within her.
He had risked his own life to save hers.
How could she ever repay such a debt?