Trapped in Love

Chapter 81 You’re Lying

Caroline observed silently as Daniella put on her act, her gaze fixated on Evan as he approached. Can I go up now, or do I need the madam of the house’s permission?” she asked bitterly, causing a

frown to appear on his face.

“Can’t you speak properly?” he questioned, a single sentence that instantly drained the color from Daniella’s face. How could she not understand what he meant? Who was Caroline to treat him

rudely? And why was she even here?

Caroline sensed the drastic change in Daniella’s expression and couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. With a cold and composed demeanor, she said, “Of course I can. I’ll go up and pack now.” And with that, she headed toward the stairs

However, after taking just two steps, she suddenly stumbled and fell. Instinctively, she protected. her belly and frowned, enduring the pain in her knees.

The commotion on the stairs caught Evan’s attention, and his face darkened as he witnessed her

fall.

Hurrying over, he swiftly lifted her up, his eyes fixed on her reddened knees. He exclaimed, “Are you blind? How could you fall on the stairs you’ve been using for years?”

Caroline retracted her hand and replied, “Thank you. I felt a little dizzy, but I’m okay now.” She could act just as well as Daniella; she would shamelessly play her part as long as she could stay.

Evan’s brow furrowed, and he asked softly, “What’s wrong?”

response was icy, “I’m fine!” She then released her arm from his

into his arms. Daniella, who witnessed this, felt a surge of rage. Why was this

his room since she moved here. Once Evan had placed Caroline on the bed, he retrieved his phone

so skinny?”

She was speechless.

sarcastic

“This

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to marry her just yet!” He

not? She wanted to leave once she had gathered the evidence;

to buy more time, she replied in a flat tone,

child.”

with a harsh tone, clearly unwilling to delve further into the topic.

what did you come here to retrieve before returning?” he asked, his voice deep and commanding.

concocted, “Just some knick–knacks. The box was

picked up a finance magazine, not bothering to look

he continued, “Why didn’t you stay at the place I bought for

was speechless. Was he suddenly initiating a conversation? He

if you take it back when you’re upset?” Caroline couldn’t

in response. “You’re lying, Caroline.”

with a hint of mockery in her eyes. “You wouldn’t believe me anyway, would you?”

her but remained silent.

awkward silence enveloped the bedroom, only broken when the family doctor arrived