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.”

was still seated. “Yulia, come and

awkwardly, and scrutinized Evan in secret. She approached

called out softly, then looked at Caroline and greeted awkwardly,

‘Why is Yuliana

that Yuliana did not use offensive language as she had

asked, “Yulia, is my brother here?”

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

Thomas and Evan, who stood silently by

he and Thomas gestured to each other to sit down.

“Frankly, I don’t know what he sees in

help but smile. ‘So, the friendliness earlier was just for show?‘

smiled faintly. “What do you consider outstanding? Is it a graduate from an elite university, good etiquette, or being

Evan has all these good qualities!”

is outstanding, then am I not considered one too?”

She frowned and said contemptuously, “I’ve met plenty of vain people, but

corrected, “This is not considered vain but