Trapped in Love

Chapter 279 I’d Rather Not Eat

Caroline expected the Shentons to enjoy the day outside, but to her surprise, they returned home by noon. They walked in just as she was about to leave for lunch with the children.

Jade wore an overly cheerful expression as if something remarkable had occurred. Her outfit, a colorful mishmash from yesterday’s shopping spree, made her look rather absurd

Upon noticing Caroline’s departure, Jade greeted her, asking, “Are you heading out?”

Caroline said nonchalantly, “Would you like to join us?”

Before Jade could reply, Gregory intervened, stating firmly, “No, we won’t be joining you.”

He refused to go because he didn’t want to encounter Jamie. He was convinced she was hiding in

Caroline’s car, even though he hadn’t actually seen her.

instructed the

Caroline and the children left, Gregory sighed in relief. He muttered, “I’d rather

endure such

with Jade, he turned around and gasped. Jade and Brandon’s faces turned pale with fear. Their eyes widened in shock as they noticed Jamie standing silently

behind them.

while Gregory and Brandon hurriedly retreated with Gigi in tow.

in puzzlement,

muster the courage to stay in the living room, the

he exclaimed, “I thought she wasn’t here, and then she suddenly

his head in frustration “Why didn’t she eat out with

you so much?” Jade

worth as men.

retorted, “Mom, weren’t you the first to

admitted guiltily, “Well, I. I had to use the

actress, aren’t you!” Gregory berated her

“Our son’s criticism is enough. Who are

intensified. “I can’t even have a conversation with

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retorted. “And who are you to call me a