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 need to attend to,” Evan

voice devoid

there’s no rush. Evan is quite busy,

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

He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up.

departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out,

halted and turned his head to look at her, his expression icy. “Daniella, I don’t wish to say hurtful things to you.”

been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be in

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that decision for

words, he turned away and left.

the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an investigation into Daniella’s adoptive parents.”

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

a grunt with

night, Caroline returned to Villa

shower, descended the stairs to request

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

hard and questioned, “Where are you going?”

she replied. “I’m going to get some

gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to

wanted without having to think about it.

advised her to abstain from sexual activity

coldly. “I can’t do that for

will inform me when you’re menstruating or

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

smile

“Tell me!”

reluctantly. “I’m not feeling well, and I didn’t say I’m on my period!”

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