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.

Evan, feeling

he glared at Kenny.

Were you guys about to take

Why the sudden visit?”

his hand. “I brought some supper to share. I didn’t know

You can have it

and quickly closed

think you should ask Kenny to find

discuss with me but

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

about privacy. But he’s been a big help with the kids when I’m busy,” Caroline

looked tense. ‘If this happens again, I won’t hesitate to pack his bags and ask him

house is this, anyway?

a sense of loneliness. He realized that his enjoyable dinner times with Caroline might

will I share my meals with now? It’s