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.”

statement, “I

him. He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent matters to attend to. Please, continue without

panicked at his sudden departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling

turned his head to look at her, his expression icy. “Daniella, I don’t wish to say

“But we’ve already been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be in a committed

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one can make that decision for me.”

he turned

car, Evan instructed Reuben, who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an investigation

“You want to

and gave a

that night, Caroline returned

descended the

bedroom. His eyes were drawn to the water

and questioned, “Where are you going?”

her robe, she replied. “I’m

him, but he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask

what he wanted without

had advised her to abstain from sexual activity

coldly. “I can’t do that for the next few days.”

inform me when

up Caroline’s cheeks as she heard his words. She raised her head, looking at him with

smile and grasped her chin.

“Tell me!”

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

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

left speechless.

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