Chapter 44


    Chapter 44 Why Are You Lying


    Her fake adoptive father mustered a strained smile and said, “Hi, Danie. Please, have a seat.”


    Her fake adoptive mother nced at Evan and deliberately inquired, “And who might this be,


    Danie?”


    Danie 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.


    “Danie, Mr. Jordan seems like a reliable man. We are relieved that you’ve found someone like him,”


    her adoptive fathermented.


    “Yes, indeed her adoptive mother chimed in, her gaze shifting towards Evan. “Mr. Jordan, when


    you n to make your rtionship with Danie official?”


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    Evan wiped his hands slowly with a napkin, his tone distant and cold. “What kind of rtionship 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.


    Danie yed 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.”


    Danie 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. “Danie, 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 rtionship 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 Danie’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 Vi 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 shed a teasing smile and grasped her chin.


    “Tell me!”


    She pped 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 ratherply with his


    wishes.


    Meanwhile, at the hospital, Danie 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?”


    Danie 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 shee with you?”


    Danie 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, Danie spoke. “Well, I was hoping you could talk to her, Mrs. Shenton. My fiance and


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


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


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    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?”