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.

so bold these days, contacting

the message and continued with her

nor did she care to get involved

honestly, the message felt off-like something

Group, Ashley had sent the message to the

her.

growing suspicion, her instincts

a series

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

a cautious press of the answer button, Freya

this Ms. Briggs? This is Ashley Bradley. Could you possibly hand the phone to Kristian?

with him."

Freya responded sharply, her tone leaving

insisted, her voice a mixture of pleading and urgency. "I'm

with her. "Why would you think it's appropriate for me to

heavy silence fell

conclusion. "People should have

Ashley

ended the call abruptly, blocking and

to entertain

idea what

of your agreement, yet

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message from yet

mistress imploring a wife for access

tell you, I'm carrying Kristian's

one after the other, each more startling

was the final confession that

the child was

messages, but Ashley's boldness left

snapped "Continue this harassment, and I will be forced to bring your indiscretion out

flurry of incessant

he was a man of his word And considering Ashley had only returned to town a few weeks ago, the timeline

of dread and defiance, uploaded them to

buzzing with a barrage of

was quick to express his astonishment, typing out, "Whoa, truly spectacular! I've never

also expressed

"Is this woman his first

a cold wave-she hadn't excluded

from this explosive reveal

Her heart sank.

inform Kristian, her words sharp and urgent. "See the chaos

who had just finished a grueling session of work,

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

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

"Can you explan your post to me?"