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.”

reached that stage yet. There are some matters I still

his voice devoid of warmth.

no rush. Evan

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

He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I

at his sudden departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out,

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

already been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be in a committed relationship after that?”

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make that

words, he turned away

Reuben, who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange

“You want to investigate Ms. Love’s

loosened his tie and gave a grunt with his

night, Caroline returned

hadn’t eaten much for dinner and, after taking a shower, descended the stairs

to the water

questioned, “Where

robe, she replied. “I’m going to

him, but he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring

wanted without having

sexual activity for the first three months of her

withdrew her arm coldly. “I can’t do that for the next few days.”

scoffed, closing the distance between them. “Lily will inform me when you’re

her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you a pervert,

smile

“Tell me!”

“I’m not feeling well, and I didn’t

seem quite energetic when you’re