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.

he didn't drown in the misery for long. By six o'clock, he

called Gerard back in.

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

hasn't picked

as

Josiah Russell. Tell him I

he'd be of much help

his own

note of the instruction. He then offered a stack of files and a list. "Here are the documents needing your

the files wordlessly, skimmed

the questions in short,

done, it was already

me. Head home,"

a

"Yeah."

"Alright."

"Mhm."

of their usual rhythm. Kristian wasn't

he knew better. Kristian had brought this on himself. Even

pity.

in Ms. Briggs? She's been

answered firmly. "Once I've taken

of it as... my way

was more than capable of uncovering

time, he

meddling that had sparked so many of

replied, then took

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meet up with Zander, who was in Alerith

shoot, and the two caught

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

Zander gently placed a hand over his. "You

respond. His

anyway and

glass and mused aloud, "You've never failed at

not that."

but didn't refill

Freya

to keep up with Kristian's personal life.