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 for

the house had become eerily silent, a void of warmth

arrived at the restaurant, greeted by

an

open, Freya’s gaze immediately landed on the woman

unfolds

over two years since she’d last seen Cheryl

warmly. “Let me introduce you. This is Cheryl Newman. This

continued the introductions smoothly, but Freya interrupted with

Hugh realize, instantly, that Freya didn’t want

them using their full names, and Cheryl, always poised, smiled warmly at

dinner, Cheryl was careful, her actions laden with subtle

and Ethel noticed this, exchanging a quiet glance that spoke volumes. It was

Cheryl offered with a gentle smile, her tone