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.

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

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recognize who truly deserves his loyalty. When that moment arrives, he'll undoubtedly

continued her methodical fruit

interfere in most matters, there's one issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with renewed vigor.

remarry you in the future, don't

genuinely distressed, believing wholeheartedly in Freya's inherent

without effort."

softly, and remarked, "You yourself are a

nonetheless." Lionel coughed to conceal his embarrassment

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

permanent granddaughter-in- law. Yet upon reflection, if Freya were his own granddaughter, he would discourage her from partnering with

consideration, Lionel committed himself to supporting

exceptional woman deserved genuine happiness. Standing outside the doorway, Kristian prepared to enter when his

believed it, his grandfather insisted upon it, and even his mother had mentioned it

thoughts and pushed the door open. His imposing stature

dimensions.

informed Lionel, his tone maintaining its characteristic detachment and frigidity. "Shall I escort you home, or would you prefer your 'dear

necessary." Lionel remained displeased with 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, Kristian announced his intention

acting on impulse, he struck Kristian across the face, consumed by indignation. Never had he imagined his typically courteous and rational grandson would behave so

you wish," Kristian stated simply. "The vehicle

belongings, Freya

the pretense

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39 She

Another day clapsed.

two days in Jeucwell.

her apartment, awaiting

until their

decided against returning to Alerith during

Freya settled in to work on her

rose from the sofa and approached the

door to find Ashley waiting there, Freya momentarily froze, surprised that the

flowing over her shoulders. "I need to

not," Freya declined without hesitation, adding pointedly,

as she struggled to maintain her carefully

demeanor.