She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 35

Chapter 35 I'm Carrying Kristian's Child

During his last visit to the hospital, Hugh had only received a cursory explanation. Now, he was determined to uncover every detail.

He was eager to piece together Freya's life in the past two years.

"There's really not much to tell. I was merely a substitute," Freya responded, her voice even and her demeanor

unruffled.

Now, she could discuss the past without her emotions getting in the way. "The masquerade has ended, and it's time for us to resume our separate lives." Hugh was visibly startled by her revelation.

A mere substitute?

"Why didn't you inform me earlier?" he inquired, his voice tinged with confusion.

"I'm no child; I'm capable of handling such matters," Freya countered, her tone firm. "Moreover, he does have an appealing visage."

Hugh's heart didn't lighten at her words.

Far from it, his concerns only deepened.

"Mina," he uttered softly.

"If there's nothing more, we might as well leave it there," Freya interjected, her voice closing off any further discussion. "I had a restless night; I need to make up for lost sleep."

"There's another matter..." Hugh pressed on, unwilling to leave it there.

Freya, sensing more was coming, gave him a look and asked, "What is it?"

"Her daughter is employed by the Briggs Group. Should you visit, it's probable you'll encounter her." Hugh couldn't muster the courage to meet Freya's gaze as he spoke, his voice wavering slightly.

Freya instantly grasped whom he was hinting at.

Feeling a knot of unease in his stomach, Hugh tentatively offered, "If it bothers you, I could have my secretary reassign her."

"Do whatever you think best," Freya responded disinterestedly, her mind clearly esewhere.

Hugh's uncertainty grew, but he hesitated to press the issue, wary of truly irking Freya

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Chapter 35 fm Carrying Kristian's Child

Freya, meanwhile, had spent the entire morning enveloped in sleep.

It was only in the late afternoon, around three or four, that she stirred to check the

time and noticed a new text message on her phone.

"This is Ashley. Could you possibly reach out to Kristian for me? There's a matter of some urgency I need to

discuss with him."

Freya paused, taken aback.

mistresses really so bold these days, contacting the wives

dismissed the message and continued

the martyr, nor did she care to get involved

felt off-like something wasn't adding

of everyone at Shaw Group, Ashley had sent the message to the

her.

the situation with growing suspicion, her

a series

recognized the caller ID-it was the same number that had messaged her earlier. Clearly, it was Ashley on the other

cautious press of the answer button, Freya also activated the

"Is this Ms. Briggs? This is Ashley Bradley. Could you possibly

with him."

responded sharply, her tone leaving no room

her voice a mixture

some nerve," Freya retorted, never one to mince words with her. "Why would you think it's appropriate for me

heavy silence fell on Ashley's

"People should have some self-respect,

Ashley attempted to

Freya, undeterred, ended the call abruptly, blocking and deleting Ashley's number from

entertain any more of

had no idea what was going through Ashley's

because of your agreement, yet I need him by my side more than

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from yet another unfamiliar number, her

imploring a wife for

tell you, I'm carrying Kristian's

followed one after the other, each more startling than the

the final confession that hit with the force

the

intrusive messages, but Ashley's boldness

flaunting your pregnancy with a married man is something to broadcast?" she snapped "Continue

dispatched, the flurry of incessant

And considering Ashley had only returned to town a few weeks ago,

a mixture of dread and defiance, uploaded them to her social media. She adorned the

her phone began buzzing with a barrage of

astonishment, typing out, "Whoa, truly spectacular! I've never witnessed such

also expressed his

"Is this woman his

sudden realization struck Freya like a cold wave-she

from this explosive reveal

Her heart sank.

words sharp and urgent. "See the chaos you've sparked! The mistress is acting like she's proud of

just finished a grueling session

sighed deeply, massaging his forehead as he reluctantly reached for his phone. The sight of Freya's post made his eyes narrow in annoyance. Compelled by a mixture

resignation. After a moment's hesitation, influenced by Ashley's news, she answered

of confusion and irritation as he asked, "Can you explan your post to me?"