Trapped in Love

Chapter 696

Chapter 696 Open It

Scott set his phone aside and approached Caroline.

Paige asked, “You’re here too, Scott?”

Scott nodded with a smile. “Ty, Lia, and Axel will resume school soon, right? I came to get them some

back–to–school gifts.”

“That’s kind of you. Please, have a seat, Scott,” Caroline said as she stood up.

“Sure,” Scott replied.

Caroline made way for Scott to enter the cafe, coincidentally as a waiter approached with a tray of coffee.

The waiter anxiously called out upon noticing Caroline, “Watch out!”

Scott raised his head suddenly. He realized Caroline couldn’t avoid the waiter in time and swiftly pulled

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The clatter of plates and cups hitting the ground filled the air.

With a concerned frown, Scott checked on Caroline in his arms. “Are you okay, Carol?”

Caroline recovered from her surprise and looked into Scott’s warm, light brown eyes. She was briefly stunned before gently removing herself from his embrace. In a panic, she said, “I’m fine.”

She turned to the waiter and added, “I’m sorry for bumping into you. I’ll cover the coffee.”

Meanwhile, Yuliana discreetly took a photo of the scene from her spot at McDonald’s and appeared angered when she saw the image of Scott holding Caroline.

‘Caroline and Scott must have some sort of connection! Why else would Scott be so worried when

Caroline was in danger? she thought.

Yuliana sent the photo to Evan, her emotions getting the best of her. She captioned it with: [This woman doesn’t deserve your love!]

At Villa Rosa.

Evan received a message from an unfamiliar number. His expression darkened when he saw the photo of

Caroline and Scott embracing.

Beside him, Alex asked, “Evan, what’s going on?”

Alex glanced at Evan’s phone, and his eyes widened in surprise. “Fuckity fuck! Is that Caroline? I thought

she was with Paige. Why is she hugging Scott?”

Evan’s imposing presence made the atmosphere in the living room chilling

Alex tried to break the tension by asking cautiously, “Is there some kind of misunderstanding?”

Evan turned off his phone and spoke gravely. “Who can I turn to for answers?”

As he headed upstairs, Alex followed him. “Evan, please, calm down. I’ll talk to Paige and try to

understand.”

“Shut up and stop following me!” Evan was seething.

Alex stopped in his tracks, saying. “Hey, don’t treat me like this!”

At the cafe.

Scott and Caroline sat on the sofa.

Scott turned to Paige and said. “I got a little something for you too.”

Paige’s eyes widened in surprise. “For me?”

Scott retrieved a small gift box from his shopping bag. “This is for you. It’s a milk bottle for the baby.”

Paige eagerly accepted the gift. “Can I open it?”

“Of course, Scott replied with a smile.

Paige unwrapped the package, and her expression softened as she saw the bottle inside. She admired it.”

You’ll make a fantastic father when you have kids, Scott!”

“Thank you,” Scott said.

Paige continued. “I should be the one thanking you. I love the bottle. It’s adorable!”

Caroline handed the menu to Scott. “Would you like to order something, Scott?”

Scott shook his head. “I’m not ordering. I already ate and am just here to hang out for a bit.”

Caroline remarked, “Working a night shift, are you? Doctors don’t get to rest even during their free time, huh?”

Scott replied, “It’s a doctor’s duty to serve their patients.”