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Kristian lingered instead of leaving, casually observing as Freya ordered her meal and disappeared upstairs. He then wandered into her kitchen with an easy grace.

Despite her aversion to cooking, the kitchen was immaculate, boasting pristine countertops that rarely saw use, and only a smattering of basic spices lined the shelves.

A blender caught his eye, alongside a modest selection of fruit.

After about half an hour, the doorbell rang with the delivery of Freya's ordered meal.

By then, Kristian had managed to whip up a homemade breakfast, complete with freshly squeezed juice, hearty sandwiches, and perfectly fried eggs arrayed on the counter.

Freya, descending the stairs with a slight furrow of her brow, eyed the spread Kristian had prepared. Mid-bite, she hesitated, her tone laced with a mix of curiosity and concern. "Did you clean up after yourself in the kitchen?"

"No," Kristian responded, the lie slipping out smoothly.

The shift in Freya's demeanor was immediate; her fork paused mid-air, her appetite waning as her irritation sparked. "Kristian!" she exclaimed, her voice sharpening.

Kristian, unbothered, continued savoring his breakfast.

As he did, his gaze inadvertently flicked towards Freya, his mind wandering. Ever since she moved out, how was she getting by when it came to meals? There was barely anything to eat in her apartment; if he hadn't scraped together what little was left, breakfast wouldn't have been possible.

"Do you rely on takeout every single day?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of concern masked by casual curiosity.

"What's it to you?" Freya snapped back, her defenses rising swiftly.

"My grandpa wanted me to see how you're doing," Kristian replied, his tone softening.

Freya remained silent, her disbelief evident in the stillness that enveloped her. The flimsy excuse he offered didn't convince her in the slightest.

Swiftly finishing her breakfast, she stood to clear the table, her movements brisk and efficient. While stacking the dishes, she threw a glance over her shoulder. "Make sure you tidy up the kitchen later. I expect it to be as

clean as it was before."

"Do me a favor," Kristian called out, his own meal concluded.

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He seemed unusually earnest, which only added to Freya's growing suspicion. She paused, a skeptical frown creasing her brow as she turned to face him. This request didn't sound like something he would normally say.

With a practiced efficiency that belied his earlier casual demeanor, Kristian began to tidy up, setting the stage for a more serious conversation. "I need a record of all stomach cancer ses reported across the nation," he said, his voice taking on an unexpectedly serious tone.

Freya's confusion deepened. A wry smile touched her lips as she wondered silently about the source of his confidence. Did she look like she'd ever go out of her way to help him?

Ashley's medical records directly?" she retorted, her voice laced with incredulity. She caught on to his intentions instantly. The records request was nothing more than a

didn't bother with a denial. "Alright, that's actually

not interested in helping you," Freya replied flatly, her

it," Kristian

as she stared at him, suspicion etched into every feature. What the hell was

had stomach cancer. He's demanding to see her medical records from both here and abroad," Kristian

you just ask Ashley herself?" Freya

his presence looming over her. "Can't you just get them for me?" he implored, looking down into

"My computer has developed its own kind of grudge against anything to do with Ashley Bradley. It seems to think her files are a virus and deletes

at a loss for

towards him. "There's the door. Make sure it doesn't smack you on

flicker of understanding crossing his features as he assumed she was

was Ashley's fault yesterday.

a new thought crossing her mind. "What if it wasn't Liam who brought me home last night, but Trent?"

she concluded her words, a shadow seemed to fall over Kristian's

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demeanor like an open book. She

name sparked a flare of

casual scene. "Just friends

curled tighter around the car keys,

a word, he stormed off, the heaviness of unanswered questions lingering in the

Ashley had insinuated Freya was with Trent, rage

that Freya would never cross a line with Trent, the mere thought of their easy rapport and unspoken camaraderie

Turning away, she ascended the stairs, her mind refocusing on her pending tasks. Later that afternoon, after diligently working through the stack of projects Hugh had piled on her desk, Freya

enjoy yourself for a bit?" Liam's voice, ever relaxed and inviting, floated through the speaker. "I've organized a small gathering with a few friends. What do

off with a quick, dismissive tone. "No, thanks. I've

to be there too," Liam noted, his tone laden with implication. Freya hesitated, biting her lip in thought, her

pick you up in a bit. No more excuses," he declared, cutting off any potential protest as he ended the call abruptly. Around him, the

eye, Liam chuckled softly, "Oh, he wouldn't dare. He's too soft-hearted for that." His enthusiasm for shaking things up was palpable. After snatching up

casual affair; it was a

crumble into divorce, a scenario Liam desperately wanted to avoid, especially the relentless pestering from Kristian begging for help to

drove towards Freya's place, Liam

and Trent.

to Trent, but that minor detail wasn't enough to deter

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to draw Freya out.

up to

visible. So, I thought here would be perfect,” he explained, gesturing to the largely vacant