She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 130

Chapter 130 Handle Him However You Need To

Hugh had never been one to grace the kitchen with his presence. It wasn't a place he sought out; in fact, he often kept his distance, preferring to let a cook handle the preparations. The kitchen had always seemed more like an unfamiliar territory, a place where he didn't belong

But now, here he was, standing over a stove, actually cooking.

"When you got back to Jeucwell, Dad started experimenting with recipes all by himself," Ethel remarked, an amused grin dancing on her face. “He burned through a lot of ingredients before he finally nailed today's

recipes."

Freya, for her part, wasn't picky about food. As long as it was edible and safe, she was content.

Yet, Hugh always went above and beyond to impress her. He believed she deserved nothing less than the best, even if it meant stepping far outside his comfort zone.

"Come on, try my cooking," Ethel urged, coaxing Freya closer as she offered a piece of succulent pork bathed in a savory sauce. "These are my specialties. What do you think?"

"It's delicious," Freya responded with a contented smile, her senses delighting in the rich yet delicate flavor. “It's well-seasoned and fragrant.”

Ethel beamed, her face lighting up with pure joy.

In that instant, Hugh appeared from the kitchen, holding a bowl of soup, still wearing his apron.

His face brightened when he saw Freya and, with eager steps, he made his way toward her, proudly holding the bowl aloft. "Mina, you're back," he said warmly, his smile wide and filled with relief.

"Yes," Freya replied, her face softening at the sight of him.

Hugh glanced at the table. "Let's eat."

"Alright," Freya responded, settling into her seat.

Ethel joined her, taking her place at the table, but Hugh remained standing. There was a gleam in his eyes, a quiet joy in simply seeing Freya at the table with him.

Freya noticed his stillness and asked, "Isn't it hot?"

"Huh?" Hugh blinked in surprise.

It was only then that he realized how hot the soup was, its steam rising in a lazy swirl. With a hiss, he hastily placed it down, clearly embarrassed.

Ethel burst into laughter, teasing him. "Dad, you're hilarious!"

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with a crimson hue,

and joined Freya and Ethel

shed the apron and joined Freya and Ethel at the table. Freya, with a gentle smile, took the ladle and served Hugh

the bowl in his hands. His heart swelled in his chest. His eyes. shimmered with emotion, a single tear slipping free,

tears won't make the soup taste better," Ethel teased, her

the tear, his eyes still red

the warmth that filled him with comfort.

and Freya was finally willing to share

heavy, unexplained weight settling inside her. It was a

taking on a subtle shift. "I need to talk to you

his

meal continued, but the atmosphere was

began to cool, left forgotten

thoughts were simple. He wasn't sure when he'd get another chance to sit and eat with Freya. He cherished this fleeting moment, as if it were a rare treasure, something he could

Freya, however, her thoughts were occupied with how to approach the subject

Hugh married Cheryl, then Edwin would legally

Edwin were imprisoned, it would certainly affect both

a conversation that needed to

Hugh finally placed his fork

she hadn't done much else. With the cook off for the day, it seemed only right that she help

from the table. "You and Sheila go watch TV. I'll take care of

determined, and she

eyes narrowing with curiosity as she glanced at Freya. "Mina, what's the secret between you and Dad that I don't know? Don't just brush me off with 'you're still young'; I'm

you later," Freya responded, a

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130 Handle Him However You Heed

sat together on the sofa-one engrossed

conversation yet to come.

minutes later, Hugh returned, having

turned to Freya, his voice gentle. "What did

to send Edwin Newman to prison," Freya said

everything goes as planned, he'll be

look of surprise, then both blurted out in

frowned. Wasn't this something Hugh cared

Hugh reassured her, his voice steady, "Don't let it

felt a weight lift from her

"Anything else?"

"No."

Hugh replied