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.

these days, contacting the

message and continued

the martyr, nor did she care to get involved

felt

had sent the message to

her.

with growing suspicion, her

a series of urgent

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

answer button, Freya also

connected, a soft, somewhat pained voice floated through the speaker. "Is this Ms. Briggs? This is Ashley Bradley. Could

with him."

her tone leaving no room

him," Ashley insisted, her

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

fell on Ashley's

conclusion. "People should have some self-respect, don't

Ashley

ended the call abruptly, blocking and deleting

not to entertain any more

had no idea

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

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stared at the message from yet another unfamiliar number, her features tightening

imploring a wife for access to

must tell you, I'm

followed one after the other, each more

it was the final confession that hit with the force

was pregnant-and the

resolved to ignore the intrusive messages,

pregnancy with a married man is something to broadcast?" she snapped "Continue this harassment, and I will

that stern warning dispatched, the flurry of incessant calls

Despite Kristian's flawed character, he was a man of his word And considering Ashley had only returned to town a few weeks ago, the timeline for her pregnancy claim seemed highly

dread and defiance, uploaded them to her social media. She adorned the post

buzzing with a barrage

typing out,

expressed

commented, "Is this woman his

struck Freya like a cold wave-she

from this explosive reveal

Her heart sank.

midst of the turmoil, Melinda rushed to inform Kristian, her words sharp and urgent. "See the chaos you've sparked! The mistress is acting like she's

finished a grueling session of work, felt a headache

made his eyes narrow

call with a mix of resentment and resignation. After a moment's hesitation, influenced by Ashley's news, she answered with

of confusion and irritation as he asked, "Can you explan your post to me?" His question hung in the air,