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.

pulled away from Evan, feeling utterly

glared at Kenny. “Could you

about to take the next

the sudden visit?”

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

blushed. “It’s fine. You can have it yourself.”

and quickly closed the door.

displeased. “I think you should ask Kenny to find another place to stay.”

sure he has something to discuss with me but can’t say it with you

you were changing earlier? He might have seen everything.” Evan’s tone

a big help with the kids when I’m

happens again, I won’t hesitate to pack his bags and

is this,

loneliness. He realized that his enjoyable dinner times

with now? It’s too much