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

methodical fruit

his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with renewed vigor. Treya paused

attempt to remarry you in the

wholeheartedly in Freya's

without effort."

momentarily, cleared her throat softly, and remarked,

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

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

reflection, if Freya were his own granddaughter,

Lionel committed himself to supporting

to enter when his grandfather's words reached his

it, and even his mother had mentioned it when he processed the discharge

door open. His imposing stature seemed to diminish the

dimensions.

tone maintaining its characteristic detachment and frigidity. "Shall

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,

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

wish," Kristian stated simply. "The

Freya escorted Lionel from

both maintained the pretense of being complete strangers,

contact.

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39 She Deserved Genuine

Another day clapsed.

had now spent two days in Jeucwell. Having provided comfort

apartment, awaiting the finalization of

until their divorce

against returning to Alerith

work on her laptop, the doorbell's chime

much deliberation, she rose from the

find Ashley waiting there, Freya momentarily

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

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

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

demeanor.