Trapped in Love

Chapter 61

Chapter 61 Enjoying Oneself

Her words made the simple meal sound like a special date.

Caroline regarded her with a cold gaze, but before she could utter a word, Neil interjected. His voice was calm and pleasant. It dissipated Caroline’s anxiety.

“Evan, it’s been a while.”

Neil’s intervention was apt. Caroline had no connection to Evan anymore, and she no longer needed to fret about his misunderstandings.

Evan’s countenance reflected a chilling indifference as he mumbled, “You seem to be enjoying

yourself.”

Neil chuckled and remarked, “Well, it’s quite delightful.”

Daniella gazed up at Evan and remarked, “Evan, don’t you think Caroline and this gentleman make a splendid match?”

Evan’s gloomy eyes revealed no emotions as he pursed his lips and replied curtly, “Hmm.”

Neil glanced at Daniella, then averted his gaze and suggested to Caroline, “Shall we go? I’ll give

you a ride home.”

Caroline intended to decline but hesitated when he added, “It’s not safe there at night.”

With thoughts of her baby’s well–being, she reluctantly nodded in agreement as she brushed past Evan, catching a glimpse of his mocking smile.

On their way back, Neil chuckled and asked, “Are you upset because I didn’t clear the

misunderstanding back there?”

“There’s no reason to be

my mother more

words since she had little knowledge

mother’s character.

you

taken aback, then burst into laughter.

silence enveloped her.

at home, after freshening up, Caroline settled in front

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before retiring to bed.

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she had dozed off, a sudden knock on her door jolted Caroline awake. Her heart raced, and she

would someone be knocking on my door at this hour? Is it some sort of trouble,

looked through the peephole, she

Caroline shouted through the door, “Evan, stop

the door,” he

to disturb her neighbors,

advantage of the crack, Evan ‘sneaked into the house with his tall, robust frame. The scent of alcohol wafted from him, catching Caroline off guard. Before she could react,

and, in a hushed tone, reminded

took two unsteady steps back to close the door.

that, he glanced around the living room. When he found no

you invite your new man to spend

anger. “Are you out of your mind? Did you come

for an

she regretted saying that. She didn’t need

no right to act that

cold, and his aura grew increasingly

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furrowed her brow. “What are you

his tone leaving no room for

disdainfully. “What right do you

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