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.”

yet. There are some matters I

voice devoid of warmth.

sweetly. “That’s right, there’s no rush. Evan is quite busy, and

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

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

departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out, “Evan! Are you angry with

his expression icy.

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

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can make that

turned away

the driver’s seat. “Arrange

expressed doubt. “You want to investigate Ms. Love’s

tie and gave a grunt with his deep voice.

returned to Villa

eaten much for dinner and, after taking a shower, descended the stairs to request some fruit from Lily to replenish her

as she left the bedroom. His eyes were drawn to the water droplets trickling from her hair to her chest. It

hard and questioned, “Where are you going?”

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

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

what he wanted without having to think about

to abstain from sexual activity for the first three months

withdrew her arm coldly. “I can’t do that for

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

up Caroline’s cheeks as she heard his words. She raised her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you a pervert,

a teasing smile and grasped her

“Tell me!”

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

a moment, then scoffed. “You seem quite energetic when you’re speaking. You don’t look ill at all.”