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 to attend to,”

voice devoid of warmth.

right, there’s no rush. Evan is quite busy, and we’ve only

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

up within him. He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent matters to attend to. Please, continue

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

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

been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be in a committed

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can make that decision for

he turned

instructed Reuben, who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an investigation into Daniella’s

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

tie and gave a

Caroline returned to

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

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

swallowed hard and questioned,

she replied. “I’m

but he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring the fruit. Come to the

knew exactly what he wanted without having to think

abstain from sexual activity for

her arm coldly. “I can’t do that

“Lily will inform me when you’re

head, looking at him

flashed a teasing smile and grasped her chin.

“Tell me!”

well,

paused for a moment, then scoffed. “You seem quite energetic when you’re speaking. You