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.”

that stage yet. There are some matters I still need

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

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

abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent

his sudden departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out, “Evan! Are you

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

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

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one can make that decision for

turned away and

who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange for

want to investigate

a grunt with

Caroline returned to

descended the stairs

His eyes were drawn to the water droplets trickling from her hair to her chest. It ignited

questioned, “Where are you going?”

“I’m going

“Ask Lily to bring the fruit. Come to the room with

knew exactly what he wanted without having

sexual activity for the

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

will inform me when

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

flashed a teasing smile

“Tell me!”

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

for a moment, then scoffed. “You seem quite energetic when you’re speaking. You don’t look