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

his voice devoid of warmth.

Evan is quite busy, and we’ve only

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

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

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

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

already been intimate. Aren’t we considered

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that decision

those words, he turned away and

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

want to investigate Ms. Love’s childhood?”

gave a

night, Caroline returned to Villa

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

as she left the bedroom. His eyes were drawn to the

swallowed hard and questioned, “Where are you going?”

she replied. “I’m going to get some fruit.”

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

knew exactly what he wanted without having to think about

abstain from sexual activity for the

arm coldly. “I can’t do that for the next few days.”

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

crept up Caroline’s cheeks as she heard his words. She raised her head, looking

a teasing smile

“Tell me!”

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

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