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.”

haven’t reached that stage yet. There are some matters I

his voice devoid of warmth.

“That’s right, there’s no rush. Evan is quite busy, and we’ve only

Evan suddenly recalled Caroline’s statement, “I don’t want to

within him. He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent matters to attend to. Please, continue without me.”

him, calling out, “Evan!

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

eyes. “But we’ve already been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be

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that decision for me.”

those words, he turned away and

in the driver’s

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

a grunt with his deep

returned to Villa

and, after taking a shower, descended the

and encountered her as she left the bedroom. His eyes were drawn to the water droplets trickling from her hair to her chest. It ignited a smoldering desire within

questioned, “Where

clutching her robe, she replied. “I’m going to get

her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring the fruit. Come

he wanted without having to think about

to abstain from sexual activity for the first three months

“I can’t do

will inform me when you’re menstruating or not.

words. She raised her head, looking at

teasing smile and grasped

“Tell me!”

hand away reluctantly. “I’m not feeling well, and I didn’t say I’m

“You seem quite energetic when you’re speaking. You don’t