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.”

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

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,

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

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

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that

he turned

car, Evan instructed Reuben, who was in the driver’s

want to investigate

gave a

returned to Villa

dinner and, after taking a shower, descended the

drawn to the

questioned,

replied. “I’m going to get

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

wanted without having to

to abstain from sexual activity for the first

can’t do

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

his words. She raised her head, looking at

a teasing smile

“Tell me!”

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

quite energetic when you’re speaking. You

left

win

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