Chapter 81


    Chapter 81 You’re Lying


    Caroline observed silently as Danie put on her act, her gaze fixated on Evan as he approached. Can


    I go up now, or do I need the madam of the house’s permission?” she asked bitterly, causing a


    frown to appear on his face.


    “Can’t you speak properly?” he questioned, a single sentence that instantly drained the color from


    Danie’s face. How could she not understand what he meant? Who was Caroline to treat him


    rudely? And why was she even here?


    Caroline sensed the drastic change in Danie’s expression and couldn’t help but feel a sense of


    satisfaction. With a cold andposed demeanor, she said, “Of course I can. I’ll go up and pack now.”


    And with that, she headed toward the stairs


    However, after taking just two steps, she suddenly stumbled and fell. Instinctively, she protected. her


    belly and frowned, enduring the pain in her knees.


    Themotion on the stairs caught Evan’s attention, and his face darkened as he witnessed her


    fall.


    Hurrying over, he swiftly lifted her up, his eyes fixed on her reddened knees. He eximed, “Are you


    blind? How could you fall on the stairs you’ve been using for years?”


    Caroline retracted her hand and replied, “Thank you. I felt a little dizzy, but I’m okay now.” She could


    act just as well as Danie; she would shamelessly y her part as long as she could stay.


    Evan’s brow furrowed, and he asked softly, “What’s wrong?”


    Her response was icy, “I’m fine!” She then released her arm from his grip, limping up the stairs while


    holding onto the railing.


    His expression turned stiff. After a moment of silence, he followed her up and scooped her into his


    arms. Danie, who witnessed this, felt a surge of rage. Why was this bitch seeking sympathy?


    She caught up to them and seethed as she watched Evan carry Caroline into his bedroom. Her eyes


    filled with poisonous resentment. She had never set foot in his room since she moved here. Once Evan


    had ced Caroline on the bed, he retrieved his phone to call the family doctor. After hanging up, he


    stared at her coldly and remarked, “I thought someone was taking care of you. Why


    are you so skinny?”


    She was speechless.


    Who was being sarcastic right now?


    She sat up straight and changed the topic. “This is inappropriate, Evan. Your fiancee is out there.”


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    “I’m not nning to marry her just yet!” He removed his tie in irritation.


    What did it matter to Caroline whether he was getting married or not? She wanted to leave once she


    had gathered the evidence; she wasn’t in the mood to discuss his impending marriage.


    Nevertheless, in order to buy more time, she replied in a t tone, “But she’s pregnant with your


    child.”


    “We’ll see after the child is born,” he responded with a harsh tone, clearly unwilling to delve further into


    the topic.


    “So, what did youe here to retrieve before returning?” he asked, his voice deep andmanding.


    She offered the excuse she had concocted, “Just some knick–knacks. The box was too small, so my


    things couldn’t fit.”


    Taking a seat on the leather sofa, he casually picked up a finance magazine, not bothering to look


    Without missing a beat, he continued, “Why didn’t you stay at the ce I bought for you?”


    Caroline was speechless. Was he suddenly initiating a conversation? He had never spoken about.


    such things with her before.


    “Wouldn’t I have to look for my own ce anyway if you take it back when you’re upset?” Caroline


    couldn’t resist being sarcastic.


    He scoffed in response. “You’re lying, Caroline.”


    “Well, what if I am?” She looked at him, her lips pursed with a hint of mockery in her eyes. “You


    wouldn’t believe me anyway, would you?”


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    He squinted at her but remained silent.


    An awkward silence enveloped the bedroom, only broken when the family doctor arrived


    After conducting a simple test on Caroline, the doctor informed Evan, “Ms. Shenton has always been


    malnourished; she remains the same. She needs to adjust her food intake and avoid exhausting


    herself.”


    Caroline was left speechless. The doctor’s words hit home. She knew she hadn’t been eating properly


    recently. Busy as she was, she often forgot to take care of her own meals.


    Evan’s expression darkened as he nodded. “Understood. You may leave.”


    Once the doctor departed, Caroline pretended to get off the bed. However, she was met with a stern


    re from Evan.


    “Lie back down!” hemanded. 1


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    If she were too obedient, it would seem contrived. Aware of that, she willfully disregarded his


    order and stepped off the bed. “Do you need a hug?” she asked, looking up at him.


    His face turned grim.


    “Evan, do you enjoy seeing people call me a mistress?” Caroline looked at him squarely.


    Evan abruptly rose from his chair. ‘T’ll sleep in your old bedroom. Stay here and rest if you don’t


    want to die!”


    He headed toward the bedroom, pausing briefly after opening the door. In a lowered voice, he added, “I


    won’t touch you.“*


    She was stunned to hear that.


    Was he saying that tofort her? Or was it because Danie was present?