Trapped in Love

Caroline gazed at Evan intently.

Why doesn’t he just spill the beans all at once instead of making me ask questions one at a time? On the other hand, why did Evan decide not to report it to the police? she thought.

Caroline pondered the dynamics within the Jordan family.

Moments later, her eyes grew calm. “Reporting it to the police could cause irreparable harm to MK. Additionally, your father’s shares won’t be passed down to you. I support your idea,” she assured.

Evan seemed grateful as he delicately brushed away a stray strand of Caroline’s hair. He softly asked, “Do

you know what I appreciate most about you?”

Caroline blushed and looked away. “I don’t.”

Evan smirked. “You’re considerate. You could certainly handle your father’s murderer through legal

channels, but you chose to step back for my sake.”

Caroline was taken aback. “I didn’t choose to step back, but I believe that if you can do this for me, why

can’t I wait a little longer for you?”

stood up. I’m going to take a shower!”

grabbed her wrist and

caught the familiar scent of pine trees, and her body tensed.

yet, E–Evan…” she stammered.

loosened his grip slightly and gazed at her face, which he had missed

than enough, I want you,” he

weak as Evan skillfully kissed

knock echoed

voice of the bodyguard sounded from outside. “Ms. Shenton, Mr. Wilson is

turned their attention to

at this time? Caroline was surprised.

“Tell the bodyguard to inform him you’re asleep,” Evan

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important to discuss if he’s here at this hour. I’ll go’downstairs

frowned. “Does he usually come at this

I need to go downstairs,” Caroline replied as