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.”

still seated. “Yulia, come and say

blushed, stood up awkwardly, and scrutinized Evan in secret. She approached

softly, then looked at

was surprised. ‘Why is Yuliana greeting

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

asked, “Yulia, is my brother here?”

“I think he’s on his way. He’s been busy with work

glancing at Thomas and Evan, who stood silently by the side. “Shall we take a seat?”

nodded, and both he and Thomas gestured to each other to

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

smile. ‘So, the friendliness

outstanding? Is it a graduate from

has all

outstanding, then am I not considered

said contemptuously, “I’ve met plenty of vain

not considered vain