She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 131

Chapter 131 An Uninvited

Guest

Freya stopped short in her track.

"You know, if you say it that way, Mina is definitely going to suspect something is off and ask what's going on with you." Ethel continued to initiate the conversation. "And then, if you claim everything is fine, she won't buy it. She'll be convinced there's something you're hiding. That way, she will try to talk to you. You are so clumsy!" Ethel added a final remark.

Freya turned to the naughty Ethel

asked questions every student dreaded, "How many scholarships have you won since you started college? Are all your certifications complete? How are you preparing for graduation? Do you have your career path figured out?"

"Every year, completed them all, and I've even secured a spot for grad school. I'm just lazing around at home now." Ethel chuckled, breezing through the questions.

"Really?" Freya turned to her.

Her eyes and tone were soft but filled with an underlying intensity that made Ethel feel a sense of danger.

"And what about plans for your future?" Freya pressed on, "Like, are you thinking about marrying your boyfriend?”

Ethel coughed uncomfortably.

She regretted her earlier remarks to her sister. This was just a mild rebuke; had she been more daring, the consequences would have been worse.

At that moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Ethel quickly set down her snacks, jumped up, and declared, "I'll get the door!" Then she hurried off.

Hugh reflected on Ethel's words, pursed his lips, and cautiously offered, "Mina, why not stay a bit longer? It's rare to see you; we should catch up."

"Good night," was all Freya said.

Hugh dared not speak further. "Alright, good night."

Just then, Ethel walked back in.

Her eyes flickered uncertainly between Freya and Hugh.

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"Who was at

unsure of

father had always warned her against

Vivien had unexpectedly shown up, she

is it?" Hugh pressed

shot Hugh

or Vivien. Weren't they told not to

new partner?"

"No!" Ethel retorted sharply.

Garza?" Freya tried

curiosity. "How... how

Freya said calmly. She

and, upon receiving a nod, she went to open the door for Vivien. Hugh had been silently reprimanding Vivien in his thoughts. Typically, Vivien was considerate, so why choose to stir up drama just when he hoped to enjoy some undisturbed time

clarified, "Before you returned, I had called them and expressed my wish to spend today just with you all at home, without any interruptions. I'm not sure why

Freya said,

Edwin, or possibly Vivien hoped to use her current situation

Ethel ushered

of shock. Her expression

here?"

need to discuss something with you." Vivien moved closer to Hugh, biting her lip. "Could you tell them to

her request? These were both his precious daughters!

to right here," Hugh insisted, keenly aware of Freya and Ethel's

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really so quick to accept Freya's presence? "What I need to discuss is rather sensitive.

was perplexed. How

deep breath, stepped closer, and whispered, "I know about your relationship

Hugh asked, quite plainly. So what if Vivien knew? Freya was already working at Briggs Group, which meant she didn't mind being

that his relationship with

was taken aback by

she blurted out, "Aren't you

you even talking about?" Hugh grew increasingly baffled with each word. Freya's identity as his daughter was a fact Ethel

there to fear? Could Vivien be losing her mind because of