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.”

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

discarded the napkin and abruptly stood up. “I have some urgent matters

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

expression

in her eyes. “But we’ve already been intimate. Aren’t we considered to be in

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make that decision

he turned away and left.

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

expressed doubt. “You want to investigate

a grunt with his deep voice.

night, Caroline returned to Villa

and, after taking a shower, descended the stairs

were drawn to the water droplets trickling from her hair to her chest.

swallowed hard and questioned,

robe, she replied. “I’m going to get some fruit.”

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

knew exactly what he wanted without

abstain from sexual activity

withdrew her arm coldly. “I can’t do that for the next few

inform me when you’re menstruating or not. So tell me, why are you lying?”

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

teasing smile and grasped her chin.

“Tell me!”

his hand away reluctantly. “I’m not feeling well,

quite energetic when you’re

was left

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