She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Don't Bottle Everything Up

"Is that so?" Gerard asked, his eyebrows arching in surprise. Without his usual glasses, his features softened, giving him a more congenial appearance.

Melvin maintained his usual composed demeanor. "Indeed."

"Fine," Gerard conceded with a slight nod. He added, his voice tinged with concern, "If you find yourself in a

bad mood later, come and talk to me. It's important not to bottle everything up." "Understood," Melvin responded succinctly, his words as sparse as ever.

He didn't stay much longer, swiftly grabbing his phone and exiting the hotel.

Gerard watched the door close behind Melvin, a knowing smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

Was Melvin under the impression he didn't catch on to his little interrogation?

Choosing not to rise, Gerard massaged his temples, still clouded with sleepiness, and drew the blanket up to

his chin, deciding to get some more rest. After all, Melvin had already taken care of his leave arrangements.

As he settled back against his pillows, his mind replayed the events of the previous night.

Though intoxicated, he wasn't oblivious.

He distinctly remembered Melvin's attempts to coax information from him. Normally, he would have clamped up, divulging nothing.

But this was Melvin, a friend from his younger days.

Moreover, Gerard felt it wasn't right to keep silent about Kristian and Freya's issue. If Melvin inquired, he would share the details. Whether Melvin chose to inform Freya, however, was another matter entirely.

Kristian would have his objections, and if it came to that, Gerard was ready to face them head-on. With these worries brushed aside, he surrendered to a profound slumber.

By the time Melvin reached his office, the clock had struck eleven.

Freya had just finished her work when her eyes landed on him. "Weren't you supposed to be off today?"

Her earlier morning had involved approving Melvin's request for leave.

"It's resolved now," Melvin said, his gaze locking with Freya's, laden with unspoken thoughts.

He wrestled with the thought of telling her the truth.

He might've made a drunken promise to Kristian not to tell Freya, but looking into her eyes now, the guilt

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made lying feel impossible.

off," Freya remarked, catching the shift in his demeanor. "If you're still feeling the effects of last night, perhaps you should head home and rest.

moment before addressing

to know what was discussed between Kristian and your grandpa?" Melvin

Freya confessed, her honesty unguarded. "Were

Melvin remained tight-lipped.

shrugged slightly. "You didn't have to go through the trouble. I've

of Gerard just for my

would fall squarely on him, and

and conflicted. "I did get it out of him." There

lifting in mild

his face. "You seem... off. Is something bothering

help but be

paragon of efficiency and emotional control, seemed uncharacteristically hesitant

thought, I know what Kristian discussed with your grandpa," Melvin finally said, his words. measured. "But I've decided

a revelation

bring it up if he

this was Melvin, a steadfast companion since the early days of Anita International Group, who

he chose to keep it from her, he likely had

voice was even, betraying no

me when you're ready. However, if their discussion brings any complications,

voice wavered slightly, a rare break in his usually

years of unwavering compliance

now that you're in

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Melvin affirmed with

not to disclose anything until she expressed a genuine

know.

Kristian's actions were inconsequential, and sharing them would only burden

trust in Melvin palpable. "Take a short break before

work."

Melvin replied, though he had no real

about tackling a series of other,

tasks.

Melvin delivered the lunch he'd

rang. It was Gerard.

"Ms. Briggs."

"It's me."

back

"Yes, he's here."