Trapped in Love By Kitty Song

Chapter 44 Why Are You Lying

Her fake adoptive father mustered a strained smile and said, “Hi, Daniella. Please, have a seat.”

Her fake adoptive mother glanced at Evan and deliberately inquired, “And who might this be,

Daniella?”

Daniella blushed shyly. “Mom, this is Evan, the person I’ve told you so much about.”

Her adoptive mother appeared stunned, but she nodded in acknowledgement. “Ah, so this is Mr. Jordan. Please, join us.”

Evan sat down, his dark eyes fixed on the couple who seemed to have appeared out of thin air. They poured him water and engaged in casual conversation.

Barely had they settled in their seats when the waiter arrived to serve the food.

“Daniella, Mr. Jordan seems like a reliable man. We are relieved that you’ve found someone like him,” her adoptive father commented.

“Yes, indeed her adoptive mother chimed in, her gaze shifting towards Evan. “Mr. Jordan, when

you plan to make your relationship with Daniella official?”

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Evan wiped his hands slowly with a napkin, his tone distant and cold. “What kind of relationship are you referring to?”

“Engagement, of course.”

“We haven’t reached that stage yet. There are some matters I still need to attend to,” Evan

responded, his voice devoid of warmth.

Daniella played along sweetly. “That’s right, there’s no rush. Evan is quite busy, and we’ve only just started dating.”

recalled Caroline’s statement, “I don’t want to

He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent matters to attend to. Please, continue

departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out, “Evan! Are you angry

his expression icy. “Daniella, I don’t wish to

her eyes. “But we’ve already been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be in a committed relationship after that?”

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one can make that decision for

he turned away and

returning to the car, Evan instructed Reuben, who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an investigation into Daniella’s adoptive parents.”

expressed doubt. “You want to investigate

gave a grunt with his deep

returned

and, after taking a shower, descended the stairs to request some

and encountered her as she left the bedroom. His eyes were drawn to

questioned, “Where are you

clutching her robe, she replied. “I’m going to

sidestep him, but he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring the

knew exactly what he wanted without having to

her doctor had advised her to abstain from sexual activity for

can’t do

distance between them. “Lily will inform me when you’re menstruating or not. So tell me, why

her head, looking at him with anger. “Are

teasing smile and

“Tell me!”

hand away reluctantly. “I’m not feeling well, and I didn’t say I’m on

seem quite energetic when you’re speaking. You don’t look ill at

was left speechless.

it! She couldn’t win against this man!