Trapped in Love

Chapter 45 No One Will Ever Want Her Again

Katie stood frozen, her anger still palpable as she struggled to catch her breath. “Impossible! You’re slandering her! I can sue you for this!” she exclaimed.

Daniella feigned anger as she rose from her seat. “If you don’t believe me, call her, Mrs. Shenton! That’s all I have to say. Please ask Caroline to know her place!” With that, she left the ward, walking away confidently in her heels.

Meanwhile, Katie couldn’t shake off Daniella’s words, feeling increasingly anxious. The doubt and anger inside her grew stronger, compelling her to reach out to Caroline.

Meanwhile, in the intimate confines of the room at Villa Rosa, Caroline heard her phone buzzing and glanced toward the bedside table.

She lightly tapped Evan’s chest. “Someone is… mmph…

Before she could complete her sentence, he leaned in and kissed her lips, diverting her attention.

She could only ignore her phone.

Much later when they were done, she hurriedly left the bed and made her way to the bathroom. while clutching her phone tightly.

A wave of unease washed over her when she noticed missed calls from her mother.

With a racing heart, she quickly dialed back, relieved when Katie promptly answered the call.

“Why didn’t you answer, Carol?‘ Katie’s voice held a serious tone.

Breathing heavily from her recent passionate encounter, Caroline replied, “I was taking a shower,

Mom. I didn’t hear my phone.”

Katie detected the evasiveness in her daughter’s voice and interrogated fiercely. “Where are you

now?”

to respond, the bathroom door swung open, and Evan entered, his eyes

seriousness. “Who are you talking

up the call in a moment of

brow and explained, “That was my mom. Can you please

next time?”

hardened as he glared at her. “Why are you

tightly, Caroline found herself too preoccupied to answer him. A sense of unease

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was worried about. “Are you afraid your mom

you’re with me?”

irritably, pushing him away. “I’m worried she’ll find out I’m with

now.”

leaned against the basin with one hand supporting his body as he inched closer to her ear.

wouldn’t mind if that

with him and pushed him away.

had she done with Doctor Wilson that Evan couldn’t seem to let go

anxiety gripped Katie as she

man’s voice during her conversation with

hide that from her. But

mistress…

coursed through her as she contemplated the possibility. She

mounting medical bills and Bradley’s debt were a substantial burden. Closing her eyes in anguish, she couldn’t help but worry

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could never repay her daughter if that were

satisfied.

the security

part. You’re

the morning, mentally rehearsing the words she had carefully

address the situation

elevator doors opened, she froze.