Love Unspoken

Chapter 1320

She was barely hanging on right now, so who had time to cry over spilled milk? No matter how pissed or bitter she felt, she was stuck.

"Walter, I ain't asking for much. Just, for the love we once had, take care of Peanut. Let him be a normal kid if you can. I know you got beef with my family. If you do this, I'll give you my life," Freya begged. Walter's eyes landed on Peanut. The kid was clutching Freya's hand like a lifeline, staring up at Walter with a blank look.

After a beat, Walter sighed.

He motioned to Peanut, saying, "Come here, kid."

Freya's eyes lit up, and she quickly nudged Peanut towards him, but the kid wouldn't let go of her hand.

She crouched down, gently ruffling his hair. "Peanut, go with this uncle, okay? He won't let you go hungry and he'll take good care of you."

Peanut didn't seem to get it, still clinging to her.

he didn't understand. She took a deep breath, pried his fingers off, and practically shoved him into

him back to the orphanage. He'll get bullied there,"

arm and stood up. "Freya, I'm not a saint. I can take him, but that's it. I might find him a better family, get him new parents. How's

soft, almost gentle, but his words hit Freya like a punch to

knew he

"Besides, I don't owe you anything. Dumb choices have consequences. You're just paying for yours, so don't pin it on me. I'm taking Peanut. Take care of

Freya stood there, frozen.

felt like a

past her with Peanut in tow. The kid stumbled

throw a fit; he just kept looking back. His eyes reflected the thin figure in the room, like

talking to the cops outside. Freya's fate

in jail, and a second stint would be

She glanced at Walter's face

looked back at Freya