Trapped in Love

Chapter 23

Chapter 23 They Look So Similar

Caroline kept his business card and graciously replied, “Mr. Xander, thank you for your assistance.

I’ll take my leave now.”

Neil couldn’t tear his gaze away from Caroline until she had left.

They… they just look too alike…” He couldn’t help thinking to himself

“Neil!” Yuliana’s voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

Noticing that he was still fixated on Caroline’s departure, Yuliana quickly grew dissatisfied. “Neil, why are you still staring at that vixen?”

Neil furrowed his brow upon hearing her use such vulgar words. “Seriously, can’t you behave like

a noble young lady?”

“Do you have feelings for that woman? Why are you defending her?” Yuliana refuted..

Caroline quickly returned to Evan’s side to avoid further unnecessary trouble.

When she took her seat beside him, he looked at her pale face with suspicion. “Are you feeling

unwell?”

Caroline made an excuse. “I just feel a bit suffocated.”

Hearing that, Evan glanced away and said, “Let me know if you find something you like later.”

However, she had no interest in the extravagant items, so she simply remained silent.

A few minutes later, the host took the stage to announce the start of the auction for the evening.

As the first item was presented on stage, Evan’s phone vibrated. He retrieved it and saw that it was

a call from Daniella. He quickly answered it.

“Evan, where are you? Please, save me. Save me now!”

Daniella’s terrified voice echoed from the other end of the phone, audible even to Caroline, who

was sitting beside him.

Frowning, Evan asked with a somber expression, “What’s the matter? What’s happened?”

“Someone is stalking me, Evan. I’m really scared…” All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Evan jolted up from his seat. “Send me your location. Don’t hang up. I’ll be there immediately!”

Then, he turned to Caroline and ordered, “Let’s go!”

Caroline was left speechless.

Why did she have to accompany them in their lovey–dovey act?

As Evan made his way to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s panicked sobs permeated the air through.

his phone’s speaker. The atmosphere in the car grew increasingly stifling, casting a gloomy and

frustrated mood over everyone present.

Caroline tilted her head and caught a glimpse of the deep worry etched on Evan’s face. A sharp

pang of heartache surged through her, prompting her to close her eyes and lean against the car

window for a moment of respite.

After more than ten minutes, the car came to a stop at the mouth of an alley. Caroline opened her

eyes and saw Daniella squatting on the ground outside the car, trembling uncontrollably. Evan

stepped out of the car and approached her with determined strides.

Seeing him, Daniella threw herself into his arms and wept inconsolably. “Evan, I was so scared. I

thought I would never see you again.” 1

His body stiffened, but he still reached out to touch the crown of her head, offering comfort.

You’re safe now. I’m here.”

Meanwhile, Reuben glanced at Caroline through the rearview mirror and let out a soft sigh. After

contemplating for a moment, he decided to speak up. “Ms. Shenton, would you like something to

drink?”

“No, thank you,” Caroline replied, her gaze fixed on the two figures embracing outside the car. Her

voice betrayed no trace of emotion.

Reuben was momentarily speechless. ‘Providing comfort is such a difficult task…”

Soon, Evan held Daniella’s hand and led her into the alley. Caroline quietly averted her gaze,

lowering her head as the sight of them disappeared from view. Bitterness washed over her as she

placed her hand on her flat belly. Should she tell Evan about her pregnancy?

After half an hour, Evan instructed Reuben to escort Caroline home in a cab, while leaving the car

behind.

As Caroline and Reuben made their way back to Villa Rosa in the cab, Caroline observed the night view whizzing past them and spoke up gently, “Reuben, can you do me a favor?”

After a brief silence, he inquired, “What do you need?”

Caroline responded, “I’d like to spend some time with my mom at the hospital.”

Knowing that it had been a while since her last visit, Reuben couldn’t bring himself to refuse. He asked the driver to stop the cab at the hospital entrance.

It was a cold December night. Apart from her gown, Caroline had only a fur shawl to keep her

warm. Clutching the shawl tightly against her chest, she sniffed from the cold as she made her

way to the ward

The night was still young, and Katie was awake when Caroline arrived. With a smile on her face,

Caroline entered the ward as she held the hem of her gown. “Hi, Mom.”

Katie was taken aback to see Caroline arrive at such a late hour dressed in that manner. She

immediately exclaimed, “Come here Carol, have a seat. Why did you come dressed like that? Are

you cold? Have you eaten dinner?”

Bitterness overwhelmed Caroline as she heard her mother’s concern. She simply rested her head

on Katie’s legs and concealed her red eyes. “I’m not cold, and I’ve already eaten. Sorry for not

seeing you as much recently. I’ve been busy lately.”

Katie lovingly caressed Caroline’s long hair. “If you’re tired, you should take a break and rest.”

However, Caroline shook her head. ‘I’m not tired.” She was simply mentally exhausted. Falling in

love with a man who loved another woman took its toll on her. She had hoped she could forget

about him, but witnessing Evan tightly embrace Daniella filled her with heart–wrenching grief.

“Katie!” 1

Caroline thought she could quietly lie beside her mother for a while. However, to her surprise, she

heard her father’s roar.