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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the separation becomes official, he'll recognize who truly deserves his loyalty. When

methodical fruit

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

you in the future, don't yield too

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

without effort."

hesitated momentarily, cleared her throat softly, and remarked, "You

nonetheless." Lionel coughed to conceal his embarrassment before

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

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

consideration, Lionel committed

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

believed it, his grandfather insisted upon it, and even his mother had mentioned it when he processed the discharge

thoughts and pushed the door open. His imposing stature seemed to

dimensions.

maintaining its characteristic detachment and frigidity. "Shall I escort

morning's incident. He had been exercising in the yard when Kristian

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

Kristian stated simply. "The vehicle

efficiently gathering their belongings, Freya escorted Lionel from the

both maintained the pretense of being complete

contact.

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39 She

Another day clapsed.

in Jeucwell. Having provided comfort

awaiting the finalization of her

days remained until their divorce became

decided against returning to Alerith

Freya settled in to work on her laptop,

deliberation, she rose from the sofa and approached

there, Freya momentarily

Briggs," Ashley greeted her, elegantly attired in a beige trench coat that complemented her lustrous hair flowing over her shoulders. "I need to discuss something important with you. Would you

not," Freya declined without hesitation, adding pointedly,

fingers clenched tightly at her sides as she struggled to maintain her carefully

demeanor.