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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his loyalty. When that moment arrives,

her methodical

interfere in most matters, there's one issue I must address," Lionel declared, his energy visibly renewed as he spoke with

Kristian attempt to remarry you in the future, don't yield

wholeheartedly in Freya's inherent goodness. "Men

without effort."

her throat softly, and remarked, "You yourself

coughed to conceal his embarrassment before adding, "Nothing else requires

"I understand," Freya acknowledged.

become his permanent granddaughter-in- law. Yet upon reflection, if Freya were his own granddaughter, he would discourage her from partnering with

consideration, Lionel committed himself to supporting

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

even his mother

thoughts and pushed the door open. His

dimensions.

finalized," Kristian informed Lionel, his tone maintaining its characteristic detachment and frigidity. "Shall I escort you

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 marry

face, consumed by indignation. Never had he imagined

you wish," Kristian stated simply. "The

Freya escorted Lionel

both maintained the pretense of being complete strangers, deliberately

contact.

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39 She Deserved

Another day clapsed.

days in Jeucwell. Having

awaiting the finalization of

remained until their divorce became

to Alerith during this

to work on her laptop,

much deliberation, she rose from the sofa and

find Ashley waiting there, Freya momentarily froze, surprised that

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

pointedly, "I'd rather not trouble myself

as she struggled

demeanor.