She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 157

Chapter 157 Ashley Appeared In Alerith

The next morning, Freya rose with the dawn.

She slipped into her jogging clothes and headed out for a morning run, spending half an hour feeling the cool air on her face. When she returned, the smell of breakfast drifted from the kitchen, and she found Hugh there, busy making the meal.

In the past few days, whenever Freya was home, Hugh had taken it upon himself to cook.

The maids were only tasked with cleaning and some light shopping.

"Call Sheila down for breakfast, Mina," Hugh said, briefly pausing his movements when he saw Freya, though his tone remained unchanged.

Freya gave a simple nod in agreement.

Breakfast passed in silence.

It was the weekend, and with no classes to attend, Ethel remained home, as usual.

After finishing her meal, Freya stood, preparing to leave for Anita International to take care of some tasks.

But before she walked out the door, she hesitated, emotions swirling inside her. Finally, she turned to Hugh, her voice firm yet gentle. "Dad, you can make your own choices about your life and happiness."

Hugh froze, his fork suspended midair, stunned by her words. For a long moment, he simply stared, unsure how to respond.

"I'm off to work," Freya added, her words cutting through the tension before she exited.

Hugh's chest fluttered with an unexpected excitement. He turned to Ethel, still eating, and asked, "What did your sister just call me?"

"Dad."

"What?"

"She called you 'Dad'." Ethel sighed inwardly, knowing where this was headed.

Hugh's face softened, as though still trying to convince himself that he wasn't imagining things. "Really?"

"Yes," Ethel answered, pausing to put down her utensils. "If you don't believe me, I can call her back and have her it again for you."

"Stop it!" Hugh grinned, pretending to be annoyed, but there was no hiding the sheer joy lighting up his face.

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mind replayed Freya's voice saying "Dad" over and over again. It was like a melody that he couldn't stop hearing After all this time, Freya had finally called him

creeping across his face, couldn't help but tease, "When I call you Dad, you don't look this happy. Come on, admit

little rascal, what nonsense

it yesterday saying Mina seems like a completely different person,

wasn't me," Hugh huffed, still smiling, unable

office, but just as she was about to leave, her

almost couldn't believe it.

Ashley's voice sounded much the same as it always had. "I'd like to meet with you. Is

busy," Freya replied curtly, turning her

parade of cars. Her mood was far from pleasant.

She couldn't figure out why Ashley had suddenly come to Alerith. Hadn't Ashley once said that returning to that

I'm begging you," Ashley

heard the desperation in her voice, her own hands tightening on the wheel, her expression

have cared at all. Whether Ashley begged

some reason, Ashley's plea evoked

decided. "Where

café next to Shaw Group building." Ashley's voice relaxed, a faint, bitter smile tugging at

GPS and

hour

parking, she saw Ashley sitting by the window. She looked even

it was only autumn,

white knit sweater and flowing hair gave her an air of

battles.

walked in, Ashley's gaze instantly locked

that moment, a glimmer of hope sparked in Ashley's

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seat across from her, her voice

wants me to kill Kristian,"

biting her p

blinked, caught completely off guard.

at Ashley,

kill, and you just do it?"

in her voice

replied, her words heavy with a sense of

a choice?" Freya's tone grew sharper, disbelief edging into her words. She thought Ashley was a fool for even considering such a thing "Your grandmother and younger brother are under protection now. No one can threaten their

Ashley fell silent.

man will see you as easy to manipulate. He'll use the same

Freya's gaze, her face clouded with

the logic. But fear and anxiety often led her to make

who he was, you'd understand why I couldn't resist," Ashley finally

Freya's brow furrowed.

photos of Ashley with a strange man, but the information she had uncovered about him didn't seem to