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?”

to be angry if I’ve already let it go.”

you resemble my mother more now,” Neil

words

mother’s character.

I shamelessly assume you

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

enveloped

in

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before retiring to

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knock on her door jolted Caroline awake. Her heart raced, and she peered cautiously towards

sort of trouble, considering it’s the end of the year?’

looked through the peephole, she saw not a villain but Evan, his face flushed.

the door,

open the door,” he threatened.

Caroline, not wanting to disturb her neighbors, opened

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

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

took two

the living room. When he found no one else except them, he sneered.

invite your new man to spend the

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

night for an inspection?”

saying that. She didn’t need to

no right to act that

grew increasingly

that much?”

“What are you talking about?”

his tone leaving no

laughed disdainfully. “What right do you

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