She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 187

Chapter 187 Do You Really Not Like Younger Men

If Freya had been publicly recognized as Hugh's daughter from the very beginning, she and Kristian might never have had a reason to cross paths-or at the very least, things wouldn't have ended up like this.

Even if Kristian had wanted to make a move, he'd have had to weigh the alliance between their families and all the other complications that came with it.

That thought alone left a tangled mess of emotions churning in Hugh's chest.

"No, I wouldn't have," Freya replied, her voice steady and resolute,

Hugh turned his gaze toward her.

She could see straight through him and went on, "Even if I'd been known as your daughter from the start, it wouldn't have stopped Kristian from filing for divorce. That outcome would've stayed the same."

Kristian, like her, already had everything. Even if he had known who she really was, he still would've ended the marriage the moment he'd made up his mind.

"Mina..." Hugh's heart ached, haunted by the sense that he'd never truly protected her.

"What's done is done." Freya didn't want him dwelling on it. "I've never once regretted the choices I made." Even if the marriage had been a disaster, she had no regrets.

She'd put in the effort. She'd fought for it. But in the end, the story still didn't have a happy ending-so she chose a different chapter.

Life doesn't wait. You keep walking, no matter the road. There are countless crossroads in life, and whichever turn you take, you shouldn't look back with regret.

"Don't overthink it, Dad," Freya added gently, "I'm really happy right now."

Hugh stared at her for a long moment, then said nothing more.

In the blink of an eye, evening arrived.

Treya changed into something more elegant and left with Hugh for the hotel where Lionel's birthday banquet was taking place.

By the time they stepped into the venue, the place was already buzzing with guests. Unlike typical business gatherings, tonight's crowd had come solely to celebrate, not to talk shop.

The moment Freya and Hugh entered, Kristian and his group took notice.

Isaac and Melinda approached with warm smiles.

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Their intention was obvious. Their son had left a bad impression on the Briggs family, and they couldn't afford to let that linger

of them made polite conversation with Hugh, drifting between topics about the company and the

a scene

sit over there and chat," Isaac offered with a courteous smile. "My dad's there too. He's been

glanced at Freya. He didn't feel right just leaving her standing

Liam will keep Freya company," Melinda chimed in kindly. "There's

was, "I'm worried precisely because Kristian's here." But clearly, this

Freya said, understanding exactly what he was thinking, "I'll come over

other

had already been sent earlier

no need

Freya scanned the room for a quiet spot to sit. She figured she'd wait until the crowd around

offering their well-wishes,

just as she turned to walk away, Kristian, who had been standing nearby, reached

the moment they walked in, Freya hadn't

her arm back,

asked me to take care of you," Kristian replied, his breath slightly chilly, though his eyes held

could do anything if she chose to

crowded corner, not expecting him

passed, and Freya finally turned toward him, her voice blunt. "Can you stop

that?"

to be bothered by some suitor, then at least talk to me like a normal person.” Kristian's eyes were dark, making it hard to read his

rose to her feet, intending to find another

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Clarkson has a thing for you. If you leave my side, he'll rush over

that so?" Freya

Kristian's voice had a low,

far more

darkened

Treya shot back coolly, "raise your voice.

your parents. Let them see exactly how well you're

back on the sarcasm, stressing the

flared on

didn't spare him another

off and found a

she arrived. Seeing her with Kristian had

hang around his friends to take

Freya seated apart. And it was Freya who

hesitation, he straightened his posture and made his way