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Freya sent another question mark in response.

“Your ex-husband just showed up at our home with a load of gifts. He’s in the study with Dad right now. No clue what they’re discussing.”

Freya was speechless. Kristian really was the kind of ex-husband who didn’t know where the line was drawn.

She rubbed the bridge of her nose, clearly unwilling to get entangled in his web again.

She knew herself—and him—too well. If they crossed paths again, sparks would fly, and not the romantic kind. It would be fire and ice, striking once more.

Kristian was meant to be at his branch office today, wasn’t he? So what in the world was he doing at her home now?

The question gnawed at Freya, growing more insistent with each passing minute. Finally, with a sigh, she picked up her phone and dialed Hugh’s number.

matter, she could dismiss it and not bother heading home. But if it was personal—if it

in the middle of a discussion with Kristian. Seeing Freya’s name flash on

Freya’s anxious voice cut through. “Pretend you’re

on?” Hugh asked, his voice dipping into a carefully moderated business-like

at his quick understanding. She dove right into the heart of her query, her words clipped with tension. “Is

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voice a mask of neutrality. He made sure not to even flicker his eyes towards Kristian, fully aware of the young

have some important questions,” Freya instructed, her voice steady

Kristian with a practiced ease born of years navigating the tricky waters of

Kristian responded, his voice smooth

and collected, giving nothing away. After he slid the door shut with a soft click, he let out a deep breath, his thoughts swirling with concern for his beloved daughter. “I’m on the balcony now,” he murmured

Kristian brought quite a few things?” Freya’s

the word hanging heavily

prodded further. “And what exactly

of considerable value,” he

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