Trapped in Love

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

resemble my mother more now,”

words since she had little knowledge

mother’s character.

she ventured, “Can I shamelessly assume you

taken aback, then burst into laughter.

enveloped her.

home, after freshening up, Caroline settled in front of her

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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

be knocking on my door at this hour? Is it some sort of trouble, considering it’s the end of the year?’ she wondered, her

door, stepping lightly. As she looked through the peephole, she saw not a villain but Evan, his face

Caroline shouted through the door, “Evan,

door,” he

wanting to disturb her neighbors, opened the door slightly.

The scent of alcohol wafted from him, catching Caroline off guard. Before she could react, he pulled her into his

pushed him away and, in a hushed tone, reminded him, “Evan, you’ve come to the

straightened his back and took two unsteady steps

that, he glanced around the living room. When he found no one else except them,

to spend the

you out of your mind?

the night for an inspection?”

She didn’t need to worry about any

no right to act that way now.

expression turned cold, and his aura grew increasingly frigid. “Caroline, do you crave

that much?”

Caroline furrowed her brow. “What are you

his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

do you have to order me