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 do you plan to make your relationship with Daniella official?"Evan wiped his hands slowly with a napkin, his tone distant a
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