Chapter 355:

“Alright,” Hugh said with a quiet nod, his voice steady.

Freya returned the nod and turned to head upstairs.

“Mina!” Hugh’s voice cracked the air, causing her to halt.

Freya stopped mid-step, glancing over her shoulder with a composed tone. “What is it?”

“Do you… still have feelings for him?” Hugh asked carefully, searching her expression. He wasn’t trying to pry—he just didn’t want her getting hurt all over again. “What do you actually feel about him now?”

“No, I don’t have feelings for him,” Freya responded without hesitation, her tone clear and unwavering.

In those six months, whatever tenderness she’d once felt had slowly faded away. She was certain now—there was nothing left in her heart for Kristian.

to Ethel, seeking

heart against more pain?” Hugh’s concern deepened, but Ethel’s

like him,” Ethel replied with

do you say that?” Hugh pressed,

hesitation, her voice full of the pure,

refreshingly blunt. If she liked someone, she’d say it without hesitation; if she didn’t, she

if Kristian shows up again?” Hugh asked, anxiety tightening his brow. “He’s not the type to just walk away. You know he doesn’t give up

it all

him a reason to keep chasing,” Ethel said, her expression sincere. “As long as there’s even a slight chance, he’ll keep trying. But if he finds out she’s already with

don’t think she’s even thinking about relationships right now,”

love—those scars ran too deep to ignore. After such heartbreak, it made sense that

with inspiration. “Who says they have to actually be together?” she said, excitement bubbling in her tone. “Isn’t Trent pretty close

realization flickering in

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