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?”

do

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.”

her words, Evan suddenly recalled Caroline’s statement,

up within him. He discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some

panicked at his sudden departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out, “Evan! Are you

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

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

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that decision for

words, he turned

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

expressed doubt. “You want to investigate Ms. Love’s

a

returned to

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

eyes were drawn to the water droplets trickling from her hair to her

and questioned, “Where are

her robe, she replied. “I’m

gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring

exactly what he wanted without having to

from sexual

she withdrew her arm coldly. “I can’t do that

them. “Lily will inform me when you’re menstruating

words. She raised her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you

teasing smile and grasped

“Tell me!”

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

paused for a moment, then scoffed. “You seem quite energetic when you’re

left

it! She couldn’t win

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