Trapped in Love

Scott handed Caroline some cherries and asked, “Isn’t the plan practical?”

Caroline fixed her gaze on Scott. She wondered, ‘Why would Scott know about our next move? What’s prompting him to mention this out of the blue?

Caroline replied, “You’re right.”

Scott asked, “So, if Evan’s father is out of the picture, will you consider reconciling with Evan immediately?

Caroline hesitated. “I can’t be certain because I can’t predict what might happen between Evan and me in the near future. I can’t provide a definitive answer.”

Scott suggested, “Alright, let’s change the subject then.”

He stood up and added, “It’s getting late, and I have an early shift tomorrow,”

Caroline checked her watch reflexively. “It’s only 7:30 p.m.”

he put on his jacket and asked, “Caroline, do you not want

“No, that’s not what

Scott leaned in and whispered in her ear, making

stood up and circled around Scott, saying, ‘ll

at the neighboring villa and asked, “I noticed it when I arrived, but I

over and confirmed, “Yes, it’s been sold. The ownership transfer was completed

momentarily, his eyes catching the dim streetlight. Just as Caroline was about to ask about his interest, he looked away and retrieved his car keys. “Alright. You should head inside. It’s cold out here.

to Scott and watched him leave.

Evan was reluctantly dragged out by Alex

and remarked, “Has Paige given up on you? Is that why you’re

not here for fun. I told Paige I’m out making plans

array of liquor on the table and scoffed. “Are you

and chimed in. “No, Evan. We have a real plan, but first, we need