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

for a moment before addressing her

between Kristian and your grandpa?"

just curious." Freya confessed, her honesty unguarded. "Were you unable

Melvin remained tight-lipped.

Freya shrugged slightly. "You didn't have to go

right to coax secrets out of Gerard just for my

would fall squarely on him, and she couldn't bear the thought of him

it out of

in mild

she studied his face. "You seem... off. Is

couldn't help but

and emotional control, seemed uncharacteristically hesitant

I know what Kristian discussed with your grandpa," Melvin finally said, his words. measured. "But I've decided not to tell

a revelation might

bring it up if

early days of Anita International Group, who

sincerity was undeniable; if he chose to keep it from her, he likely had a

need to, then." Freya's voice was even, betraying no sign of agitation.

you're ready. However, if their discussion brings

upset with me?" Melvin's voice wavered slightly, a rare break in his usually composed

compliance to her directives. He

upset? You clearly have your reasons," Freya responded, her tone soothing. "And now that you're in the know, should the need arise for me to be informed, you'll tell me,

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Melvin affirmed with a

disclose anything until

know.

were inconsequential, and sharing them would only burden

it then," Freya declared, her trust in Melvin palpable. "Take

work."

do," Melvin replied, though he had

elsewhere, Melvin set about tackling a series of other, albeit

tasks.

delivered the lunch

rang. It was Gerard. She caught Melvin's

"Ms. Briggs."

"It's me."

back

"Yes, he's here."