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

continued her methodical fruit preparation.

Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with renewed vigor. Treya paused her task. "What

attempt to remarry you in the

distressed, believing wholeheartedly in Freya's inherent goodness.

without effort."

cleared her throat softly, and remarked, "You yourself

conceal his

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

upon reflection, if Freya were his own granddaughter, he would

Lionel committed himself

exceptional woman deserved genuine happiness. Standing outside the doorway, Kristian prepared to enter when his grandfather's words reached his ears. He furrowed his brow involuntarily, wondering why everyone anticipated

grandfather insisted upon it, and even his mother

door open. His imposing stature seemed to diminish the

dimensions.

finalized," Kristian informed Lionel, his tone maintaining its characteristic detachment and frigidity.

displeased with him, recalling vividly the previous morning's incident. He had been exercising in the yard when Kristian arrived with Ashley at the family

across the face, consumed by indignation. Never had he imagined his

wish," Kristian stated simply. "The

gathering their belongings, Freya escorted Lionel

pretense of

contact.

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39 She

Another day clapsed.

days in Jeucwell. Having provided comfort to

apartment, awaiting the finalization of her

until their divorce became

decided against returning to

as Freya settled in to work on

she rose from the sofa and approached the

momentarily froze, surprised

flowing over her shoulders. "I need to discuss something important with you. Would

pointedly, "I'd rather not trouble myself

fingers clenched tightly at her sides as she struggled

demeanor.

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