She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 224

Chapter 224 Do You Regret Divorcing Freya

Kristian's brows creased ever so slightly as he stared down at the pile of documents spread before him-just enough to betray the quiet storm of disbelief brewing inside him. He hadn't expected Norah to be so cunning and calculating.

In that instant, everything snapped into focus. He realized, painfully, that he had misjudged Freya all along

"Set up a meeting with Norah Russell," Kristian blurted, his voice sharp with urgency.

Gerard gave a quick nod. "Alright."

As Gerard exited the room, Kristian's gaze stayed locked on the thick stack of paperwork in his hands.

The weight of the revelations hit harder than anything he'd ever faced.

He couldn't wrap his head around how Norah had managed to keep such a perfect mask in place.

Norah was Damon's little sister. She was the last person Kristian ever thought capable of something like this. He never imagined she would go to such great lengths to set Freya up.

The two women had no visible connection at all.

His thoughts spun in chaos as he lifted a hand to his forehead, the regret seeping out of him like a slow bleed.

Scenes from the past came rushing back-every doubt he'd thrown at Freya, the harsh words, the way he'd dismissed her pleas. She had tried to explain. And how had he treated her? He'd never trusted her.

The more he thought about it, the tighter his chest became, until it felt like he couldn't draw in a full breath.

He realized Freya had been right. All along. It was he who had changed, not her. She had remained constant- true to herself from beginning to end.

The heaviness in his chest sank lower, dulling into a lingering ache.

When Gerard returned to give his report, he found Kristian seated with his head bowed low, eyes still fixed on the stack of damning papers. The air in the room felt suffocating, thick with unspoken regret-like a child quietly lamenting a mistake that couldn't be undone.

Gerard exhaled softly and slipped out without saying a word, gently shutting the door behind him, leaving Kristian alone with the consequences.

Life has a way of balancing itself. Gains and losses, cause and effect. Every decision carries its cost. Sooner or later, everyone pays.

Kristian and Freya-two souls meant to cross paths, but never meant to walk the same road.

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For the next hour, Kristian didn't move from his office chair. He sat steeped in silence, buried in thought.

Gerard kept watch outside, intercepting those looking for signatures or direction, scribbling down their questions and bundling up the paperwork for later.

Freya's heartbreak had likely happened six months ago. But for Kristian, it started today.

drown in the misery for long. By six o'clock, he

called Gerard back in.

contact going?" Kristian asked, his voice steady but rougher than usual, the rasp

hasn't picked up,"

flinch. His tone stayed even as he

him I need to speak

that he'd be of much help

his own

the instruction. He then offered a stack of files and a list. "Here are the documents needing your signature, along with the

files wordlessly, skimmed through

the questions in

he was done,

up for me. Head

for a second. "You

"Yeah."

"Alright."

"Mhm."

of their usual rhythm. Kristian wasn't in the

a flicker of sympathy. Still, he knew better. Kristian had brought this

pity.

we loop in Ms. Briggs? She's been digging into this as

Kristian answered firmly. "Once I've taken

her. Think of it as... my

than capable of uncovering the truth on her

time, he

meddling that had sparked so many of

then took

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evening, Kristian made plans to meet up with Zander, who

two caught

room of a nightclub, Kristian downed glass after glass, finishing off an

over his. "You know drinking won't fix anything

respond. His

bottle anyway

with the rim of his glass and mused aloud, "You've never failed at work. And even if you had, you wouldn't let it get to you. Your family's fine,

not that."

his glass but didn't

it's either Freya or Ashley," Zander

filming to keep up with Kristian's personal life. He had no