She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Kristian Was Pure Scumbag

The reason behind Kristian's refusal was simple. Before Ashley returned, he needed someone to manage his elders at home-and Freya, adored by his parents and grandpa, was the obvious choice.

But sometimes, Freya couldn't help but wonder-did he really think she was a fool? Otherwise, why would he assume she'd play along in hiding his affair?

Now, with his sudden demand for divorce, frustration simmered inside her. Even after six months of steeling herself, a stubborn flicker of emotion remained. She let out a slow breath, crossed to the sofa, and grabbed her phone.

She tapped the contact labeled "Fred"-untouched for two years-and typed, "Check if Shaw Group's facing any issues. And find out if Kristian's terminally ill."

Fred's replies exploded onto the screen instantly.

"Holy-Freya?!"

"Never thought I'd hear from you again!"

"Two years, Freya. TWO."

"Where've you been?!"

She didn't bother explaining.

Mood sour, she fired back a single word, "Check."

Fred caved. "On it!"

She tossed the phone aside and waited.

If Kristian was divorcing her to spare her some tragedy, she'd forgive him-maybe even help. But if he was just an unfaithful jerk? She'd drop him without a second thought.

Thirty minutes later, her phone buzzed with Fred's verdict. "Zero troubles. No illness, no crisis. Why the hell are you asking? Kristian's loaded, hot, and sharp— you two are a match. Don't you like pretty boys? Give it a shot!"

She ignored the jab and shot back, "You are so blind."

Then she silenced her phone.

external factors meant only one thing-Kristian

stared at his screen, baffled. Did Freya wake up in a mood

a pen, scrawled

phone was a disaster-dozens of unread messages and 32

Fred-had clearly blabbed about her resurrection to the

over her damp hair, she reached for her phone-only

ID flashed;

Two years of

left Alerith City due to a situation involving her mother, and

to her father nor had he contacted

pause, she

Silence.

about to hang up when Hugh Briggs' raspy

name clawed at

you want?"

his words. "Frederick told me you reached

digging into Kristian.

Freya had no

Hugh ventured, "What's your relationship

couple." She let the word hang. "About to

Hugh's

She was

"You" he started.

didn't want to waste any

"Wait!" he rushed.

She held her tongue.

line crackled

are you coming back? That

"Your mom's belongings

tightened around the phone. For a flicker, emotion crossed her face- then

hung up before he could

curdling in his chest. He hadn't