Trapped in Love

“I wouldn’t put it that way.”

Caroline felt uneasy about moving in together so suddenly. She moved closer to Evan and sat down. “It seems like we’re rushing things. Most people take it step by step in their relationships. Are we skipping steps just because we have children?”

“Is this your opinion, or are you worried it might make the kids uncomfortable?” Evan asked.

Caroline hesitated. “I think you can handle talking to the kids, but I-”

Before she could finish her sentence, Evan pulled her close in a tight embrace.

“Caroline, I just don’t want to be far from you. I’m afraid of losing you again,” Evan said in a deep voice, his fast heartbeat echoing in the hug.

Despite her initial reluctance to move in together, Caroline could feel Evan’s uneasiness, and she found herself becoming more accepting.

Caroline smiled. “I understand. I won’t ask you to leave.”

Just then, the bedroom door suddenly swung open, and Kenny barged in, interrupting the intimate moment.

from Evan,

turned solemn as he glared at Kenny. “Could you knock first?”

about to take the

sudden visit?” Caroline

brought some supper to share. I didn’t know Evan

“It’s fine. You can have

quickly closed

should ask Kenny to find another place

not usually like this. I’m sure he has something to discuss with me but can’t say it with you here,” she

earlier? He might have seen everything.” Evan’s tone turned cold and jealous.

about privacy. But he’s been a big help with

won’t hesitate to pack his bags and ask him to leave.”

is this, anyway? she wondered.

felt a sense of loneliness. He realized that his enjoyable dinner times with Caroline might be over now that Evan had moved in.

I share my meals with now? It’s too