Trapped in Love

Chapter 25 You Deserve It, Don’t You?

Under Evan’s watchful gaze, Caroline struggled with conflicting emotions.

She couldn’t bring herself to ask Evan for an advance payment using her mother and child as a

pretext. She felt responsible for her mother’s care and she wanted to keep the child, so it didn’t

seem right to ask for money from someone else.

Furthermore, she couldn’t guarantee that Evan wouldn’t become suspicious.

As a result, she made a feeble excuse. “I suddenly forgot what I wanted to say. I’ll let you know

–

when I remember. Then, she hurriedly left the study.

Sensing something was not right with Caroline, Evan furrowed his brow and decided to call

Reuben

The following day, when Caroline woke up, she received a notification on her phone informing her

that she had received 280,000 dollars. Additionally, she received a message from Reuben that said

[Ms. Shenton, Mr. Jordan has given you a house. The address is…]

at a loss for words. She hadn’t mentioned anything about

a house. Immediately, she got out of bed and coincidentally bumped into Evan as

from his bedroom.

could utter a word, Evan interjected, “Pack your things. We’re

this afternoon.”

intended to say were shelved. “How long will

be long. If you want to see your mother before then, I’ll have Reuben

had actually planned to visit the hospital for a pregnancy check–up.

some documents from the

she whispered, “The money and the house…”

you?” Evan’s words left Caroline at a loss for

did his statement leave her feeling

breakfast, Caroline hurried to the

before fabricating an excuse about feeling unwell

gynecology

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two–hour wait, she obtained the necessary documents and underwent a prenatal ultrasound, receiving reassurance about the baby’s health, However, she was advised not to exert

B tablets. t

with images of

suspicion, she decided to purchase other substitute medications.

drove Caroline to the airport at one o’clock in the afternoon.

lounge, she heard the sound of Daniella’s laughter. Unexpectedly, Evan had brought Daniella along

she

Paige, her best friend, was also

disdainfully

the noise at the door, Daniella turned around and greeted

sit. Paige chipped in with joy, patting the seat