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.”

to Yuliana, who was still

blushed, stood up awkwardly, and scrutinized Evan in secret. She approached Evan and Caroline with rigid movements, keeping

at Caroline and greeted awkwardly, “Hello, cousin Caroline.”

was surprised. ‘Why is Yuliana greeting

in Yuliana’s manner, Caroline was pleased that Yuliana did not use offensive language as she had

asked, “Yulia, is my brother

his way. He’s been

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

he and Thomas gestured to each

crowd, “Frankly, I

‘So, the friendliness earlier was just

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

“All. Evan has all these good qualities!”

person with all three traits is outstanding, then am I not

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

corrected, “This is not considered vain