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?”

responded calmly. “There’s no reason to be angry if I’ve already let it go.”

you resemble my mother more now,” Neil remarked, his smile gradually fading.

words since she had

mother’s character.

I shamelessly assume you see me as

was taken aback, then burst into laughter. “Yes, you can put

enveloped her.

home, after freshening up, Caroline settled in front

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

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

the door, stepping lightly. As she looked through the peephole, she saw not

Caroline shouted through the door,

the door,” he

disturb her neighbors, opened the door

alcohol wafted from him, catching

and, in a hushed tone, reminded him, “Evan, you’ve

took two unsteady steps back to close

room. When he found

invite your new man to spend the night here?” he jeered.

ignited Caroline’s anger. “Are you out of your mind? Did

night for an

she regretted saying that. She didn’t need to worry about any “inspections”

right to act that way

grew increasingly

much?”

brow. “What are

commanded, his tone leaving

right do you have to order me around?”

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