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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he'll recognize who truly deserves his loyalty.

her methodical

there's one issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed

to remarry you in the future, don't

Freya's

without effort."

softly, and remarked,

to conceal his

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

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

careful consideration, Lionel committed

such an exceptional woman deserved genuine happiness. Standing outside the doorway, Kristian prepared to enter when his grandfather's

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

thoughts and pushed the door open. His

dimensions.

characteristic detachment and frigidity. "Shall I escort you home, or would you

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 to

by

you wish," Kristian stated simply. "The vehicle

their belongings, Freya escorted

the pretense of

contact.

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She

Another day clapsed.

now spent two days in Jeucwell. Having provided comfort

apartment, awaiting the

remained until their

decided against returning to Alerith

in to work on her laptop, the doorbell's chime interrupted her

much deliberation, she rose from the

there, Freya momentarily froze,

a beige trench coat that complemented her lustrous hair flowing over her shoulders. "I need to discuss something important

adding pointedly, "I'd rather not trouble myself with disinfecting

sides as she struggled to maintain her carefully

demeanor.