Chapter 20

Chapter 20 Kristian Investigates Freya-

When Freya arrived at the airport, the clock had already struck half-past twelve.

The next flight from Jeucwell to Alerith departed at two in the afternoon. Leaping from the car, she dashed to the counter, desperately inquiring about potential cancellations.

All online tickets had vanished, leaving her only the hope of a last-minute opening.

But life seldom unfolded according to plan.

Just then, two figures materialized behind her.

A voice-steady yet laced with frost-cut through the air. "Already planning to escape right after filing for

divorce?"

Freya froze mid-breath.

Turning slowly, she faced Kristian in his impeccable formal attire, Gerard hovering at his side.

"I'm terribly sorry, ma'am, but today's flight to Alerith has no available seats," the staff member explained with practiced courtesy. "If your matter isn't urgent, perhaps consider tomorrow morning's eight o'clock departure."

"No, thank you," Freya declined softly.

With planes full and trains booked, driving remained her only option-yet the distance between Jeucwell and Alerith stretched dauntingly before her.

Clutching her documents, she walked toward the exit, her heart heavier than it had ever felt.

"Cancel one ticket for the two o'clock flight to Alerith," Kristian instructed the staff member calmly, noting her

urgency.

Gerard's brow furrowed in confusion. "If you cancel, who will handle the meeting?" Kristian's eyes never left Freya's retreating form. "Who said I'm canceling?"

Gerard paused, comprehension dawning across his features.

His gaze darted between Freya's still figure and Kristian's resolute profile, embarrassment co expression.

"Your identification, please," requested the staff member professionally.

mus

At Kristian's subtle nod, Gerard surrendered his ticket and document, which the staff processed with efficiency.

The staff member then beckoned Freya back.

0.0%

15:35

13

O <

passed into her hands,

you," she murmured, keenly aware that Kristian had orchestrated this cancellation

detachment, retrieving the briefcase

can explain your attempted

rebuttal; her spirit

remained fixated on the person still under the surgeon's

heart with

observed her distraction and discreetly messaged

Alerith by noon tomorrow."

came Gerard's

two o'clock, the aircraft lifted

across the aisle from

you to Alerith?" Kristian inquired, his penetrating gaze

I need to

nothing.

considered this briefly before suggesting, "Would

won't be necessary," Freya

facility?" Kristian

have no idea too," Freya admitted

crashed into

seeking no details, asking no questions-driven solely by the need

landing, I'll join you," Kristian declared with finality, brooking no opposition. "Discover which

in her refusal. "I said

wasn't asking." Kristian's gaze hardened to ice

Alerith with you, a visit is

Freya said nothing.

had already formulated a plan to vanish the moment they touched

eyes to rest. During these quiet hours, Kristian cas glances her way, observing the weariness and concern etched across her features. He felt an unexpected impulse to smooth away the worried crease between her

aircraft glided

afforded them priority

24.5%

13

15:35

> O III

Chapter 20

main doors, Kristion nored her repeatedly in phone and inquired, "Have you found out

"Still investigating." Freya replied.

"Very well"

restroom," Freya

less, her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255