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.

he's divorcing you

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loyalty. When that moment arrives,

her methodical fruit preparation.

one issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with renewed vigor.

Kristian attempt to remarry you in the future, don't

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

without effort."

softly,

my words nonetheless." Lionel coughed to conceal his embarrassment before adding,

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

sincerely wished for Freya to become his permanent granddaughter-in- law. Yet upon reflection, if

committed

doorway, Kristian prepared to enter when his grandfather's words reached his ears. He

his mother had

these thoughts and pushed the door open. His imposing

dimensions.

its characteristic detachment and frigidity.

had been exercising in the yard when Kristian arrived with Ashley at the family residence. Following a cursory introduction, Kristian announced his intention to marry Ashley

by indignation. Never had he imagined his typically courteous and

wish," Kristian stated simply.

gathering their belongings, Freya escorted

pretense of being complete strangers, deliberately

contact.

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She

Another day clapsed.

in Jeucwell. Having

to her apartment, awaiting the finalization of

remained until their

decided against returning to Alerith during this

work on her laptop, the doorbell's

much deliberation, she rose from the sofa and approached

there, Freya momentarily froze, surprised

Ashley greeted her, elegantly attired in a beige trench coat that complemented her lustrous hair flowing

without hesitation, adding pointedly, "I'd

fingers clenched tightly at her sides as

demeanor.

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