She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 36

Chapter 36 If I Were Truly Heartless, I'd Say She...

“Alright,” Kristian murmured, then disconnected the call with a soft click.

He was acutely aware that his family would never embrace Ashley-whether it was the stern disapproval of his parents or the rigid expectations of his grandfather, their hearts had room only for Freya.

With a heavy sigh, he quelled the rising tide of his emotions and set out to the location Freya had sent him, slipping behind the wheel of a random car from the company lot.

Upon his arrival, Freya was already there, her presence as commanding as ever.

Seeing her again after several days stirred a complex whirl of emotions within him. Unlike the typical, tear-streaked heroines of cinema, Freya appeared utterly composed and self-sufficient, which only added to the unsettling, feeling in his gut.

"Besides the news of her pregnancy, what else did Ashley mention to you?" Kristian dove right into the heart of the matter, forgoing any pleasantries as he settled across from Freya.

Without a word, Freya unlocked her phone, pulled up the recording of her call with Ashley, and passed the device to Kristian.

He shot her a puzzled look before pressing play.

The moment Ashley's strained voice filled the air, a sharp pang clutched at Kristian's heart. Acting on impulse, he faced Freya and demanded, "Why didn't you inform me right away?"

Freya's expression remained undisturbed as she retorted, "And why exactly should I facilitate her communication with you?"

"If she wasn't in distress, she wouldn't have reached out to you," Kristian snapped back, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and concern.

Freya stared in disbelief at his brazen nerve. "Are you provoking a confrontation?" Kristian's lips formed a thin line, and he offered no reply.

Without hesitation, he snatched Freya's phone and hastily dialed Ashley. Noticing Ashley wa:

swiftly unblocked her to ensure the call went through.

cked, he

Freya, too fatigued to engage in further conflict, merely watched his deliberate actions.

The connection was immediate.

"Ms. Briggs..." Ashley's frail, tremulous voice came from the other end.

"It's Kristian," he declared, infusing his tone with a calming assurance, his face softening into a look of concern.

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stomach churned

aware that any objection

dispute.

tears, her sobs echoing a deep- seated

moment,” Kristian said gently. "Why did you Freya you were carrying my child? We both know the reality behind

it seemed

exactly happened?" Kristian's voice was gentle

Ashley's response was hesitant,

softly, "Take all the time

heavy silence, Ashley spoke, her voice trembling.

violated."

Kristian felt a jolt of shock,

cheeks, her

distress, Kristian composed himself, realizing she relied on his strength now more than ever. "Who did this

out shopping with a friend.

hand clenched around the

and had changed your number to secretly reach out, so I went to the hotel. But once I arrived, I was caught off guard and taken down. The next thing I knew, I woke

"Where are you right

arranged for me," Ashley replied, her voice a whisper. She lay huddled on

my way," Kristian assured her firmly, his tone resolute. "I'll be there soon.

and Ms. Briggs?" Ashley queried, her voice

situation," Kristian asserted

his face betraying a storm of emotions. "Effective

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the first time she had ever seen him break a promise since

defying me over the divorce because of this, believe me, I have my methods to persuade you." Kristian threatened, his tone harsh and unyielding. Freya felt no urge to contest his words. She was even more determined an him to

on her, she quietly

as if

such affection for Ashley Bradley?" she inquired, her

he confirmed with

soft yet laced with contempt, "Enough to

Kristian remained silent.