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 the

Ethel hesitated, unsure

father had always warned her against bringing up Cheryl

Vivien had unexpectedly

it?" Hugh pressed

Hugh a meaningful

away-it had to be Cheryl or Vivien. Weren't they told not to disturb him tonight?

new partner?" Freya

"No!" Ethel retorted sharply.

Freya

at her sister with a mix of shock and curiosity. "How... how

She

glanced at Hugh for confirmation and, upon receiving a nod, she went to open the door for Vivien. Hugh had been silently reprimanding Vivien in

with Freya, he 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 she

Freya said,

because of Edwin, or possibly Vivien hoped to use her current

enough, Ethel ushered Vivien

shock. Her expression seemed to question how Hugh dared to bring Freya here. Wasn't he worried his daughter might find

brings you here?" Hugh asked with

discuss something with you." Vivien moved closer to Hugh, biting her lip.

both his precious daughters! Asking them to leave could easily make them feel like he favored his "new daughter"

aware of Freya and Ethel's feelings. "They are part of

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need to discuss is rather

was perplexed. How

closer, and whispered, "I know about your relationship

was already working at Briggs Group,

hoped that his relationship with Freya

was taken aback

she blurted out, "Aren't

even talking about?" Hugh grew increasingly baffled with each word. Freya's identity

fear? Could Vivien be