She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 106

Chapter 106 What Does It

Feel Like To Love Someone

Ashley could no longer maintain her charade, and Kristian would surely reject marriage now.

Her only recourse was to depart before he completely uncovered her deception. Perhaps then, a faint glimmer of hope might exist if their paths crossed again someday.

"I'm leaving." Ashley finished gathering her possessions and, brushing past Kristian, murmured, "Believe it or not, I've never actually lied to you."

With those words hanging in the air, she turned to go.

Just as she reached the threshold, Kristian's voice halted her retreat. "Wait."

"Anything else?" she asked, her back still turned.

"Who helped you falsify the hospital records?"

"My cousin." Ashley had rehearsed this explanation meticulously. "He works at that facility. I didn't want my friends agonizing over my health, so I asked him to create a fabricated version for me."

Kristian's gaze bored into her. He found her explanation utterly implausible.

Yet when he reflected on her earlier words, Freya's image materialized unbidden in his mind.

"I underwent surgery at a different hospital three months ago, but due to exceptional circumstances, that institution maintains no record of my stay." Ashley displayed more conviction in this performance. "The Evergreen Hospital, from May 3rd through June 7th. Feel free to verify it. As for why I returned to you, my reasons remain unchanged from before."

Having addressed his question, Ashley wiped away a nonexistent tear, her eyes remaining dry.

Kristian struggled to identify his emotional state.

Anger? No.

Disappointment? Not exactly.

He experienced little beyond a profound desire never to see her again.

"You may go," he stated dispassionately, his tone barely deviating from its usual cadence. "From this moment forward, we share nothing."

Ashley forced her lips into a smile that ached to witness. "Alright."

She gripped her suitcase handle and departed.

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confrontation, she had contemplated her response if Kristian exposed her

that his protective nature would compel him to champion her cause and confront

faced with reality,

invested himself emotionally, wouldn't be swayed by her plight even

of failing her assignment and returning

outside, despite her reluctance, she contacted that man. She

her actions, she remained trapped

The connection clicked through.

voice answered-deceptively

palm grew slick with cold sweat

slithered slowly, dangerously, as he assigned her new directives. "I'll present you with another

felt paralyzing dread course through her

basement? No! She couldn't bear that

K.......

thoughts entirely. After departing

seat, his mind meticulously reconstructing everything about Freya, including Felipe's pointed remarks from the previous day. "When will you

feelings since you were a kid. You wouldn't get into such arguments with

repeatedly

to dismiss them, but discovered

Zander, who was

had just completed filming a scene and

subtly. Settling against the driver's seat, he inquired with calculated detachment, "What does it truly feel like to

astonished by this unexpected

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His thoughts raced frantically.

you in love with

Kristian, perpetually skilled at concealing his emotions, fabricated with perfect composure. “It's actually Gerard. He's been wrestling with

Kristian,"

offer some general insight so I can provide him with an answer, otherwise he'll remain too distracted to function effectively." Zander felt momentarily speechless. How could he possibly provide casual advice on such a profound matter? Rather than offering superficial guidance, he maintained his characteristic gentleness. “Perhaps consult online resources or discussion forums. They might contain more comprehensive perspectives." Kristian

several words-"What does it feel like to love

He selected

First, during digital

confusion. Smile?