She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 286 What If

Kristian Never Recovers

Greta paused halfway through her typing, fingers hovering above the keys, then decided it wasn't worth the worry anymore.

Since Ellis was so naturally good at looking after Freya, they might as well stop worrying too much

Once she finished her honey water, Freya settled onto the spotless carpet. Her eyes shimmered with silent unease, her face shaded with quiet sorrow.

Night was never ideal for making serious decisions-or for drinking too much.

Even someone as composed and level-headed as Freya found her thoughts spinning under the weight of alcohol.

She didn't know why, but visions of Kristian's injuries, with his nervous system in serious jeopardy, kept replaying in her mind, growing larger until they were impossible to ignore.

"Captain.” Her voice was barely a whisper, uncertain and small, like a child who'd lost her bearings.

To her, Ellis could do anything.

No matter the problem, whether practical or emotional, he always managed to talk them through it, guiding them forward, earning their trust without them even realizing it.

Ellis eased down beside her, casting her a sideways glance. "What's wrong?"

"What if Kristian never recovers?" Freya wrapped her arms around her knees, resting her chin on top. "How am I supposed to face his family?"

Kristian was the successor to Shaw Group, Lionel's most treasured grandson, and the cherished son of Melinda and Isaac.

If Lawrence were to declare that Kristian would never recover, Freya truly didn't know what she would do.

"Lawrence hasn't reached any conclusions yet. Don't work yourself up." Ellis said evenly, recognizing that emotion was clouding her thoughts. "With his expertise, it's unlikely the outcome will be too severe."

Freya lifted her gaze to him, her usually serene eyes now muddled with doubt. "Really?" she asked.

"When have I ever lied to you?" Ellis shot back.

Freya paused, thinking it through, then gave a small shake of her head.

He had never lied to her.

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Chapter 286 What if Kristian Never Recovers

"Go take a shower and get some sleep "Ellis gave her hair a gentle tousle, his broad hand was warm and steady, offering a quiet kind of reassurance "Tomorrow morning. I'll go with you to see Lawrence and ask about Kristian's condition." "Okay." Freya nodded.

"Can you stand on your own?"

"Yeah."

way toward the bedroom, Ellis couldn't help but think she was perhaps

her own good.

out to

still looking a

words that nearly came out. "Never mind. Go showrer-and

he was retired now. He could protect her. There was no need for

shoulders.

turned and stepped into

the door quietly behind her, gathered her clothes,

collect herself.

steam curled around her, her skin took on a soft flush, droplets clung

outside

Freya

pajamas, her damp hair wrapped up, the curve

faded from her system. She let her hair fall loose and gently patted it dry with a towel

her hair still wet, he frowned slightly. What was she

chilly night?

in the doorway, trying to

here," Ellis said, his tone low

She hesitated, then walked

Ellis picked up a hair dryer and started drying her hair. Freya stiffened, caught off guard, wondering if he even realized just how intimate this gesture

"Captain..."

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