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.”

some matters

devoid of warmth.

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

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

discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent

followed him, calling out, “Evan! Are you angry

and turned his head to look at her, his expression

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

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one can make that decision

words, he turned away and left.

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

“You want to investigate Ms. Love’s

his tie and gave a grunt

night, Caroline returned to Villa Rosa..

and, after taking a shower, descended the stairs to request

arrived back 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

and questioned, “Where are

“I’m going to get

he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring the

without having to think about it.

from sexual activity for the first three months

coldly. “I can’t do that for the next

them. “Lily will inform me when you’re menstruating or not. So tell me, why are you lying?”

as she heard his words. She raised her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you a pervert, Evan?

a teasing smile and grasped her chin.

“Tell me!”

“I’m not feeling well, and I didn’t say I’m

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