Trapped in Love

Chapter 44

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

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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.”

Hearing her words, Evan suddenly recalled Caroline’s statement, “I don’t want to be a mistress.”

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

Daniella panicked at his sudden departure. She hurriedly followed him, calling out, “Evan! Are you angry with me?”

He halted and turned his head to look at her, his expression icy. “Daniella, I don’t wish to say hurtful things to you.”

Tears welled 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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“No one can make that decision for me.”

With those words, he turned away and left.

Upon returning to the car, Evan instructed Reuben, who was in the driver’s seat. “Arrange for an investigation into Daniella’s adoptive parents.”

Reuben expressed doubt. “You want to investigate Ms. Love’s childhood?”

Evan loosened his tie and gave a grunt with his deep voice.

Later that night, Caroline returned to Villa Rosa..

She hadn’t eaten much for dinner and, after taking a shower, descended the stairs to request some fruit from Lily to replenish her vitamins.

Coincidentally, Evan had just arrived back and encountered her as she left the bedroom. His eyes were drawn to the water droplets trickling from her hair to her chest. It ignited a smoldering desire within him.

He swallowed hard and questioned, “Where are you going?”

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

She attempted to sidestep him, but he gripped her arm firmly. “Ask Lily to bring the fruit. Come to the room with me.”

Caroline knew exactly what he wanted without having to think about it.

However, her doctor had advised her to abstain from sexual activity for the first three months of her pregnancy.

Thus, she withdrew her arm coldly. “I can’t do that for the next few days.”

Evan scoffed, closing the distance between them. “Lily will inform me when you’re menstruating or not. So tell me, why are you lying?”

A flush crept up Caroline’s cheeks as she heard his words. She raised her head, looking at him with anger. “Are you a pervert, Evan? You even know about that?”

He flashed a teasing smile and grasped her chin.

“Tell me!”

She slapped his hand away reluctantly. “I’m not feeling well, and I didn’t say I’m on my period!”

Evan paused for a moment, then scoffed. “You seem quite energetic when you’re speaking. You don’t look ill at all.”

She was left speechless.

Forget it! She couldn’t win against this man!

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Rather than provoking his anger and facing potential violence, she would rather comply with his wishes.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Daniella arrived at Katie’s ward, guided by the information she had

obtained.

After confirming that Caroline wasn’t present, she approached the room and peered inside. through the window.

Katie was lying down, but she slowly sat up upon seeing someone approaching. Confused, she asked, “Who are you?”

Daniella walked over and sat by the bed, offering a smile. I know Caroline, Mrs. Shenton. I came here to see you.”

Katie scrutinized her with skepticism. “Oh, why didn’t she come with you?”

Daniella pursed her lips. “If she were here, I doubt I could share this with you.”

Gradually, Katie’s expression turned serious. “Has something happened to her?”

With a sigh, Daniella spoke. “Well, I was hoping you could talk to her, Mrs. Shenton. My fiance and

I are planning to get engaged, but she has been sharing a bed with him. My fiance is her boss…”

“Impossible!” Katie interjected loudly as soon as Daniella finished speaking. “My daughter isn’t

that kind of person! What nonsense are you spewing?”

“Mrs. Shenton, I’m only telling you this out of concern. I don’t want Caroline to face difficulties at

work. And if she weren’t a mistress, how could she afford your expensive medical bills and her

father’s debt?”