She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 381:

While Melvin had taken over most of the workload, Freya, as the owner of Anita International, still had matters that required her personal touch.

As for Kristian, after their last encounter at the shooting club, he seemed to vanish into thin air, as if honoring his vow not to disturb Freya until he had surpassed her in shooting. Time marched on, and before long, the 10th arrived.

It was a Saturday.

Ethel, Freya, and Hugh were all present. As they kept an eye on the time, Hugh led his daughters to the restaurant he had reserved for the occasion.

Despite his calm exterior, Hugh was still feeling that gnawing anxiety. After a few moments of indecision, he said, “If you’re not feeling up to it, just let me know. We can always reschedule.”

“It’s fine,” Freya answered with a quiet, assured calm.

Her words should have put him at ease, but they didn’t. The nervous energy still hung in the air, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that she might be displeased by something later.

hoped

the house had become eerily silent, a void

the restaurant, greeted by a waiter who led them to a private

an effort to make a

to the private room swung open, Freya’s gaze immediately landed on the woman

story unfolds

since she’d last seen Cheryl with

warmly. “Let me introduce you.

smoothly, but Freya interrupted with a quiet correction, “Not Mina. I’m Freya

statement made Hugh realize, instantly, that Freya didn’t

reintroduced them using their full names, and Cheryl, always poised, smiled warmly at them. Soon, it was time for

laden with subtle

Ethel noticed this, exchanging a quiet glance that spoke volumes. It was clear—Cheryl

It’s delicious,” Cheryl offered with a gentle