She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 39

Chapter 39 She Deserved Genuine Happiness

"I'll manage our affairs," Freya assured Lionel with gentle confidence. "Don't allow unworthy individuals to compromise your wellbeing."

Lionel responded, his affection for Freya unmistakable in his expression, "I'll follow your advice."

Throughout the remainder of the day, Freya remained in Lionel's hospital room, engaging him in conversation.

They explored numerous subjects, and she successfully kept his spirits elevated and his mind occupied.

Lionel possessed remarkable intuition; he detected countless subtle indicators in Freya's words.

During a moment when they had the room to themselves, Lionel ventured, "Freya."

"Yes?"

"Tell me truthfully, does your family possess considerable wealth?" Lionel inquired without pretense.

Extended interaction with someone invariably revealed aspects of their background.

He noticed that Freya maintained an unwavering composure regardless of circumstances, as though nothing could disrupt her inner equilibrium. Such poise typically stemmed from one's formative environment.

Freya acknowledged it straightforwardly. "Indeed."

"Would you tell me more about your family?" Lionel asked without pressure, leaving the decision entirely to

her.

"My father owns the Briggs Group," Freya disclosed.

Lionel erupted in hearty laughter, expressing his approval repeatedly.

As Freya methodically peeled fruit for him, she requested, "Could you maintain this information in confidence

for now?"

"Absolutely, your secret is safe with me!" Lionel responded without hesitation, his concerns visibly diminishing as he added, "Knowing your lineage, my worries have substantially decreased."

"Worries?" Freya asked, slightly perplexed.

Lionel's demeanor brightened considerably. "Without powerful connections behind you, I would fe might mistreat you."

Warmth bloomed in Freya's heart at his protective concern.

stian

Lionel exhaled deeply. "I understand my grandson's character thoroughly.

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loyalty. When that moment arrives,

methodical fruit

there's one issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with renewed vigor. Treya paused her task. "What

remarry you in the future, don't

believing wholeheartedly in Freya's inherent goodness. "Men seldom treasure

without effort."

her throat softly,

words nonetheless." Lionel coughed to conceal his embarrassment before adding, "Nothing

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

if Freya were his own granddaughter, he would discourage her from partnering with someone like

consideration, Lionel committed himself

exceptional woman deserved genuine happiness. Standing outside the doorway, Kristian prepared to enter when his grandfather's words reached his ears. He furrowed his brow involuntarily, wondering why

and even his mother had mentioned it when

pushed the door open. His imposing

dimensions.

tone maintaining its characteristic detachment and frigidity. "Shall I escort you

him, recalling vividly the previous morning's incident. He had been exercising in the yard when Kristian arrived with Ashley at the family residence. Following a cursory introduction,

face, consumed by

stated

Freya escorted Lionel from the

maintained the pretense of being complete

contact.

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39 She Deserved

Another day clapsed.

spent two days in Jeucwell.

awaiting

remained until their

decided against returning to Alerith during this

afternoon, as Freya settled in to work on her laptop, the doorbell's chime interrupted

she rose from the sofa and approached the

door to find Ashley waiting there, Freya momentarily froze,

complemented her lustrous hair flowing over her shoulders. "I need to discuss something important with you.

declined without hesitation, adding pointedly, "I'd rather not trouble

sides as she struggled to maintain her

demeanor.