Chapter 38

Chapter 38 Comforting Lionel

Frederick replied to Ethel, "After all, I'm Freya's closest confidant."

He then replied to Trent with a curt, "Not yet."

One of his other friends chimed in eagerly, "Living the high life now, aren't you? Did you snag her autograph while you were at it?"

"This is infuriating! I begged Freya to take me before, but she flat-out refused!" another commented.

"All this excitement over a car race? I've shared a bed with her, and you don't hear me boasting about it."

Frederick shot back, "You three love-struck fools have no right to speak!" The three friends chorused with glee, "Poor lonely heart, stew in your envy!" Frederick's irritation mounted steadily.

From his position in the passenger seat, his exasperation was plainly visible. "Freya, they're mocking me as a 'lonely heart'!" Frederick protested.

"Don't fret-I'll be joining those ranks soon myself," Freya answered thoughtfully. Frederick's expression brightened instantly.

He hastily relayed Freya's comment back to the group, his annoyance somewhat diminished. Freya navigated the outskirts for some time, finally arriving home at one in the morning. Stretched out on her bed, her mind gradually settled.

A revelation dawned on her. When compared to a marriage with Kristian, solitary life brought her genuine

contentment.

She had friends with whom she could share life's peaks and valleys, and romance wasn't essential to her

existence.

nroughout the following days, Freya embraced this liberated mindset.

She devoted most of her hours to examining the materials Hugh had provided.

Had Melinda not called, she might have remained in Alerith until her divorce papers

arrived.

Seeing Melinda's name flashed on her screen, Freya initially wanted to disregard it. Yet when the device rang again, she reluctantly answered.

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Melinda began, "Hello, Freya."

"Melinda."

"Could you come to Jeucwell?" Melinda asked, her tone carrying layers of emotion she rarely revealed, aware of Freya's previous visit. "Lionel collapsed from fury after discovering the terrible actions Kristian took against you. He's currently under medical care."

Freya clutched her phone with heightened tension.

Lionel had consistently shown her exceptional kindness, surpassing even her biological grandfather's affection.

"I'll come," she conceded.

she

and inquired, "May I accompany

those matters alone,” Freya explained gently to her sister. "Once your break begins, whenever you wish

if anything happens. Don't shoulder

will," Freya agreed with a

called out

"Yes?"

everything in me,"

contemplating her

approached Ethel, affectionately tousled her hair, and offered a

driving her to the airport, a gesture Freya

touched down in

transportation and called Melinda for the hospital's

to a regular room and had regained consciousness, though his complexion appeared ashen and

Melinda spotted

carried a package containing fruits and

she greeted everyone present. The room held only four

Melinda, Lionel, and Kristian.

sharply with his dejected demeanor. The vivid red handprint marking

closer." Lionel's entire countenance brightened visibly upon

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Chapter 38 Comforting Lionel

Freya approached his bedside.

elderly gentleman. Throughout these past two years, she had discovered in Lionel a fascinating individual-erudite yet

had evolved into something authentically

hand his eyes brimming with remorse as he confessed, "My family has grievously wronged you. I bear responsibility for failing to raise

properly."

Freya reassured Lionel, her tone

members of his shares any

glanced over at her words. Was she emphasizing

his guilt toward Freya deepening

Kristian fail to treasure her presence in his

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draw breath, that woman will never enter marry him," Lionel declared with grave certainty. "Should he dare to go against my will, I shall end

Kristian's expression revealed his dismay

to acknowledge Kristian; his fury toward his grandson

calm him. “Lionel, that approach would be most

a superior alternative?" Lionel

do,"

"Please elaborate," Lionel encouraged.

continued thoughtfully, "You should

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