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

methodical

issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as

you in the future, don't yield

wholeheartedly in Freya's inherent goodness. "Men seldom

without effort."

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

words nonetheless." Lionel coughed to conceal his embarrassment before adding,

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

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

careful consideration, Lionel committed

Kristian prepared to enter when his grandfather's words reached his ears. He furrowed his brow involuntarily, wondering why everyone anticipated his eventual

his mother had

open. His imposing stature seemed to diminish

dimensions.

and frigidity. "Shall I escort you home, or would you prefer your 'dear granddaughter'

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

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

you wish," Kristian stated simply. "The vehicle awaits

efficiently gathering their belongings, Freya escorted Lionel from

maintained the pretense of being complete

contact.

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39 She

Another day clapsed.

had now spent two days in

awaiting the finalization of

remained until their divorce

decided against returning to

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

rose from the sofa and

the door to find Ashley waiting there, Freya momentarily froze, surprised that the woman had managed to locate

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

Freya declined without hesitation, adding pointedly, "I'd

tightly at her sides as she struggled to maintain her

demeanor.