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

voice devoid of warmth.

right, there’s no rush. Evan is

words, Evan suddenly recalled Caroline’s statement, “I

He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent matters to attend to. Please, continue without

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

to look at her, his expression icy.

up in her eyes. “But we’ve already been intimate. Aren’t we

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that decision for

he turned away and left.

the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an

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

and gave a grunt with his deep

returned to Villa

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

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

hard and questioned, “Where are you going?”

robe, she replied. “I’m going

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

he wanted without having to think

abstain from sexual activity

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

the distance between them. “Lily will inform me when you’re menstruating or not. So tell

she heard his words. She raised her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you a pervert, Evan? You even know about that?”

teasing smile and

“Tell me!”

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

scoffed. “You seem quite energetic when you’re speaking.