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…]

for words. She hadn’t mentioned anything about

Immediately, she got out of bed and coincidentally

from

“Pack your things. We’re going on a

this afternoon.”

to say were shelved. “How long will the business

then, I’ll have Reuben drive you there.” Evan’s eyes grew distant as he spoke. “But don’t

planned to

obtain some documents from the hospital.

thoughts, she whispered, “The money and the

don’t you?” Evan’s words left Caroline at a loss for

leave her feeling

breakfast, Caroline hurried to the

her mother briefly before fabricating an excuse about feeling unwell and made her way

the gynecology department.

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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 herself during the first three months to avoid miscarriage and was prescribed calcium and

B tablets.

of medicine were labeled with images of pregnant

arouse any suspicion, she decided to purchase other substitute

airport at one o’clock in the afternoon. As she arrived at the entrance

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

her emotions, she entered

best friend, was also present, aside from Evan and Daniella.

looking disdainfully at Daniella.

the noise at the door, Daniella turned

Paige chipped in with joy, patting the