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?”

reason to be angry if

that you resemble my mother more now,” Neil remarked, his smile

comprehend the meaning behind his words since she had little knowledge

mother’s character.

shamelessly assume you see me as your younger

laughter. “Yes, you can put it that

enveloped her.

settled in front of her

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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 peered cautiously

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

the lamp and approached the door, stepping lightly. As she looked through the peephole, she saw not a villain but Evan,

through the door, “Evan,

open the door,”

Caroline, not wanting to disturb her neighbors,

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

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

his back and took two unsteady steps back to close

glanced around the living room. When he found no one else

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

of your mind? Did you

night for

she regretted saying that. She didn’t need to worry

he had no right to

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

much?”

furrowed her brow. “What are you talking

he commanded, his tone leaving no

“What right do you