Trapped in Love By Kitty Song

Chapter 88 I’m Scared

After finally descending the mountain, Caroline struggled to move forward, her head heavy and her stomach sick. She lifted her numb feet and trudged toward the distant light. But as she took two steps, darkness engulfed her vision, and she fell face–first into the snow.

Back at Villa Rosa, Daniella sat in the living room, her heart filled with panic. Nic had informed her that the confidential information hadn’t been sold at all. However, he still demanded the 70,000 dollars from her within three days.

She was contemplating how to ask Evan for the money when a commotion outside the door caught her attention.

Quickly standing up, Daniella’s eyes widened when she saw Evan’s fierce expression. Instantly, the thought of asking for money vanished from her mind. She hurriedly approached him and grabbed his arm, her voice filled with concern. “What’s wrong, Evan? You look terrible.”

“Let go,” he said coldly, causing her to retract her hands in fear.

Timidly, she looked at him, her voice tinged with a sense of injustice. “Don’t be like that, Evan. I’m

scared.”

“From now on, don’t go to the office without my permission,” he replied without even glancing at

her, then promptly headed upstairs.

Daniella’s heart jolted. Could it be that Evan had discovered something? Nervously biting her lip,

she noticed that Caroline hadn’t returned home. After pondering for a moment, she came to a

realization.

Evan must have had a fight with Caroline, which was why he returned home in such a furious

state. Caroline’s actions had made him wary, hence his instruction for Daniella to stay away from

the office to avoid getting involved in any trouble.

Daniella’s face as

on her side. Caroline’s absence didn’t matter anymore.

achieved her

she sneaked into Evan’s

hair on

at the Xander Residence, she

plan was foolproof!

the room, Evan sat on the couch, tightly gripping Caroline’s phone. He couldn’t help but think how manipulative she was to purposely leave her

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brief moment of silence, he suddenly stood up and walked over to the window. His gaze fell upon the falling snow, and his

It would be challenging for anyone to navigate the harsh conditions,

winds and snow.

concern and, feeling irritable, pulled out his phone to call Reuben.

Caroline on Mount

left Ms. Shenton on Mount Pilgrim?!”

responded. “I’ll get to it right

1 a.m., Reuben found Caroline buried under a thick layer of snow. Fortunately,

brought her to Villa Rosa, where Evan was

was evident in Reuben’s voice as

Her body temperature is dangerously

as he hurriedly approached to take her

Panic overwhelming him, he rushed upstairs, urging, “Bring Lily here and

Caroline’s wet coat and wrapped her in a

room. “Sir, Ms.

boomed, cutting her off. “Fetch hot water to wipe

quickly obeyed his orders, her mind racing. If Evan hadn’t

Her face was so pale, resembling