Trapped in Love

Evan arrived at Villa Rosa by dusk, picking up Caroline and the children before heading to Grand Angelbay Hotel.

They reached the hotel’s entrance half an hour later, Evan carried Liora while Caroline held Tyler and

Axel’s hands as they took the elevator to the private room.

Thomas, Greta, and Yuliana were already waiting there. Upon their arrival, Thomas and Greta eagerly approached Caroline, Evan, and the children.

“You’re finally here. Come and give me a hug,” Greta exclaimed with a wide smile as she looked at the children.

“Aunt Greta, Uncle Thomas,” Caroline greeted them. She instructed the children, “Say hi to Granduncle Tom and Grandaunt Greta, my darlings.”

The children followed Caroline’s lead.

Greta took their hands and led them to unwrap their presents.

Thomas extended his hand to Evan, saying, “It’s been a long time since we last met, Mr. Jordan.”

Evan shook his hand courteously. “No need to be so formal. Just call me by my name.”

turned to Yuliana, who was still seated. “Yulia, come and say hi to Evan.”

Evan in secret. She approached Evan and Caroline with rigid

at Caroline

was surprised. ‘Why is Yuliana greeting me proactively

was pleased that Yuliana did not use offensive language as she had in the

and asked, “Yulia, is my brother

replied, “I think he’s on his way. He’s

Thomas and Evan, who stood silently by the side. “Shall we

Thomas gestured to each

joining the crowd, “Frankly, I don’t know

couldn’t help but smile. ‘So, the friendliness earlier was

“What do you consider outstanding? Is it a graduate from an elite university,

“All. Evan has all

person with all three traits is outstanding, then am I not considered one too?” Caroline asked nonchalantly.

She frowned and said contemptuously, “I’ve met plenty of vain people, but none

corrected, “This is not considered vain