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

and continued with her day. She wasn't

the martyr, nor did she care to get involved in

felt off-like something

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

her.

growing suspicion, her instincts on

phone erupted in a

phone, she recognized the caller ID-it was the same number that had messaged

Freya also

the speaker. "Is this Ms. Briggs? This is Ashley Bradley. Could you possibly hand the phone

with him."

sharply, her tone leaving no room

insisted, her voice a mixture of

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

heavy silence fell on Ashley's

"People should have some self-respect,

Ashley attempted to

call abruptly, blocking and deleting

determined not to entertain

no idea what

because of your agreement, yet I need him by my

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from yet

imploring a wife for access to her husband was downright

tell you, I'm carrying

the other, each more startling than the

confession that hit with the

was pregnant-and the

Freya resolved to ignore the intrusive messages, but Ashley's boldness left her

is something to broadcast?" she snapped "Continue this harassment, and I will be forced to bring your indiscretion out

dispatched, the flurry of

of his word And considering Ashley had

with a mixture of dread and defiance, uploaded them to her social media. She adorned the post with the tantalizing caption, "What

began buzzing with

quick to express his astonishment, typing out, "Whoa,

expressed his

commented, "Is this woman

sudden realization struck Freya like a cold wave-she hadn't excluded her

from this explosive reveal

Her heart sank.

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

just finished a grueling session

of Freya's post made his eyes narrow in annoyance. Compelled by

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

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