Trapped in Love

Chapter 44 Why Are You Lying

Her fake adoptive father mustered a strained smile and said, “Hi, Daniella. Please, have a seat.”

Her fake adoptive mother glanced at Evan and deliberately inquired, “And who might this be,

Daniella?”

Daniella blushed shyly. “Mom, this is Evan, the person I’ve told you so much about.”

Her adoptive mother appeared stunned, but she nodded in acknowledgement. “Ah, so this is Mr. Jordan. Please, join us.”

Evan sat down, his dark eyes fixed on the couple who seemed to have appeared out of thin air. They poured him water and engaged in casual conversation.

Barely had they settled in their seats when the waiter arrived to serve the food.

“Daniella, Mr. Jordan seems like a reliable man. We are relieved that you’ve found someone like him,” her adoptive father commented.

“Yes, indeed her adoptive mother chimed in, her gaze shifting towards Evan. “Mr. Jordan, when

you plan to make your relationship with Daniella official?”

do

Evan wiped his hands slowly with a napkin, his tone distant and cold. “What kind of relationship are you referring to?”

“Engagement, of course.”

that stage yet. There are some matters

voice devoid

Evan is quite busy,

Evan suddenly recalled Caroline’s statement, “I

abruptly stood up. “I

him, calling out, “Evan! Are you

turned his head to look at her, his expression icy. “Daniella, I don’t wish to say

intimate. Aren’t we

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that

words, he turned away

returning to the car, Evan instructed Reuben, who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an

“You want to investigate Ms. Love’s childhood?”

gave a

night, Caroline returned to Villa

taking a shower, descended the stairs

to the water droplets trickling from her hair

swallowed hard and questioned, “Where are you going?”

“I’m going

attempted to sidestep him, but he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring the fruit. Come to the room with me.”

he wanted without having to think about

her doctor had advised her to abstain from sexual activity for the first three months of

she withdrew her arm coldly. “I can’t

me when you’re menstruating or not. So tell me,

She raised her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you a pervert, Evan?

a teasing smile

“Tell me!”

not feeling well, and I

quite energetic when you’re speaking. You don’t look