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?”

be angry if I’ve already let

you resemble my mother more now,” Neil remarked,

the meaning behind his words since

mother’s character.

ventured, “Can I shamelessly assume you see me

burst into laughter. “Yes, you can put it that way.”

enveloped

in front of her computer

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retiring

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

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

anxiously switched on the lamp and approached the door, stepping lightly. As she looked through the peephole, she saw not a villain

the door, “Evan,

open the door,” he threatened.

disturb her neighbors,

with his tall, robust frame. The scent of alcohol wafted from him, catching Caroline off guard. Before she could react, he pulled her into his arms without uttering a word.

away and, in a hushed tone,

and took two unsteady steps back to close the door.

living room. When he found no one

didn’t you invite your new man to spend the night here?” he

of your mind? Did you come here in the middle

the night for an

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

to act

grew increasingly frigid. “Caroline, do you crave

much?”

brow. “What are you

commanded, his tone leaving no

you have to order me around?”

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