She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 358:

Frederick’s resolve faltered at those words.

In that moment, he was no longer the cheerful, carefree companion always seen by Freya’s side. A shadow of seriousness fell over his youthful features, marking a sudden, striking maturity.

He locked eyes with Kristian, his voice laced with conviction. “Freya’s not going to do anything. She knows exactly the kind of man I am. Even if something does happen, she’ll believe in me—because we’re friends.”

The seven of them had never wavered in their faith in one another. Their bond ran deep, built on years of unwavering loyalty and trust. They teased, laughed, and messed around, but when it really mattered, they had each other’s backs without question.

Frederick interjected, his tone earnest, “If your affection for Freya is genuine, you should honor her wishes.”

He regarded Kristian critically, seeing him as somewhat foolish in matters of the heart. “If you can’t manage that, then at least stop dragging her into your mess and causing her pain.”

turning frosty. He shot back, a hint of challenge in his voice. “And on what grounds do

Frederick answered without

line. Deep down, he knew he couldn’t just

strains between you and Freya. How can you profess to care for

chest tightened as the words sank in, igniting a flicker

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with your family and

exactly the kind of person Freya is—I trust her

thick between them, the conversation drew to a close. Kristian offered Frederick a deep, unreadable look, then stood and exited without

watched Kristian stride through the door, he exhaled deeply, feeling the clammy sweat soaking his back. The intensity that Kristian exuded was just too overwhelming for him. His heart had raced

out a message in the chat group. “Freya, I think you owe me something for calming my nerves. I

she had tried reaching him, he was swamped and had merely texted