She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Striking Kristian Squarely In The...

"Back then, I was bullied and shoved down the stairs-the principal had to call you in," Ethel stated, her voice imbued with a firm resolve. "You even accompanied the police to review the security footage..."

Her tone intensified with sincerity as she spoke."

Aware that feigning ignorance might only escalate matters, Hugh decided to play along, feigning a moment of

enlightenment. "Ah, that Freya?"

"Yes, exactly!" Ethel exclaimed, her excitement palpable.

"Are you Freya Briggs?" Hugh inquired, seeking confirmation of her identity.

Caught off guard by their convincing performance, Freya responded with a composed, "Yes."

"Wait... Freya? Is that actually you?" Ethel bubbled over with joy, her demeanor reminiscent of a seasoned actress. "I'm the girl with the short hair you rescued from the pond when I tumbled in as a child. Everyone

remember?" called me Sheila in the past. Do you

"Yes, I do," Freya affirmed, nodding.

How could she possibly forget? This little mischief-maker had wandered off to gather lotus flowers and had accidentally fallen into the pond. Even as Freya had pulled her to safety, she had clung tightly to a lotus flower.

Kristian turned his gaze toward Freya, studying her more intently. "Why haven't you ever spoken of your ties to the Briggs family?"

"Do people usually bring up decade-old stories in daily conversation?" Freya shot back.

Kristian was left at a loss for words.

Ethel extended a warm invitation, her voice bubbling with cheer. "Freya, come join me over here!"

Freya moved to sit beside her.

Their conversation flowed easily, filled with fond memories of days gone by.

One moment they were laughing over how Freya had bravely confronted bullies on Ethel's behalf and the next they chuckled about the times Freya had craftily covered for Ethel's secret snack raids.

"You've transformed so dramatically over the past decade," Ethel remarked as she clasped Freya's hands, her eyes glimmering with sentiment. "If it weren't for your unmistakable face, I might not have recognized you at all."

Kristian watched quietly, a slow realization settling in-it was probably true.

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Ban squarely in the

She turned to him with s determined look. "Mr. Shaw, may I

clash too much," Kristian responded, his fone dismissive. Ethel faced Freya, searching her eyes. "Is

Freya nodded,

flicker of doubt crossed Ethel's face. She knew her sister well enough to tell she was holding

rich men. I'll introduce you to them. They've all been eager to meet the wotees who was

Freya murmured, understanding that Ethel was merely

of displeasure flashing across

pleasure in playing matchmaker?" Kristian's

a confident shrug "I just enjoy looking

who suits her

concern with a dismissive gesture. "Simple. I'll introduce her to a selection, and

Ethel's meddling more than just

Ethel, unabashedly planning to introduce Freya

icy disapproval. "Regarding the collaboration, I'll send

then." Hugh got up, ready to

came to

to everyone that the discussion

more than empty talk.

her phone and rapidly fired off a series of messages to

you really marry Kristian just for his looks? He hardly seems to care about

can't stand the thought

unworthy

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27 Striking Kristian Squarely In The

Ethel. Though Ethel knew little else, the cold indifference in Kristian's eyes whenever he glanced at her sister spoke volumes. There was not a trace of love

wealth.

incessantly with Ethel's

at them just yet, knowing Kristian was

handle yourself in a fight?” Kristian inquired, his figure looming over her

"I could take you down without breaking a sweat," she

introducing you to a dozen men make you feel more secure?" Kristian had been seething ever since

Kristian's fury was palpable.

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