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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recognize who truly deserves his loyalty. When that moment arrives,

her methodical fruit

I may not interfere in most matters, there's one issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with

you in the future,

wholeheartedly in Freya's inherent

without effort."

her throat softly, and remarked, "You yourself are a

conceal

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

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

committed himself to supporting

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

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

door open. His imposing stature seemed

dimensions.

detachment and frigidity. "Shall I escort you

He had been exercising in the yard when Kristian arrived with Ashley at the family residence. Following a cursory

struck Kristian across the face, consumed by indignation. Never had he

wish," Kristian stated simply. "The

Freya escorted Lionel from

both maintained the pretense of being complete strangers,

contact.

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She Deserved Genuine

Another day clapsed.

spent two days in Jeucwell. Having provided comfort

her apartment, awaiting the finalization of

days remained until their divorce

against returning to Alerith during this

as Freya settled in to work on her laptop,

she rose from the sofa and approached the

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

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

Freya declined without hesitation, adding pointedly,

tightly at her sides as she struggled to maintain

demeanor.