She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 382:

Over the past two years, she had seen Cheryl’s kindness firsthand. In her eyes, Cheryl was patient, gentle, and even cooked meals that reminded her of their mother.

If Hugh was happy, Ethel was at peace with it.

After receiving Ethel’s blessing, Hugh turned to Freya, his expression uncertain. “Mina, what about you?”

Freya’s tone shifted, becoming formal and distant. “I have a question for Ms. Newman.”

Cheryl’s face remained serene, her expression never wavering. “Go ahead.”

“Did you know my mom?” Freya’s clear, piercing gaze met Cheryl’s without hesitation.

Hugh froze, caught off guard, while Ethel blinked in confusion. Cheryl, unfazed, shook her head softly. “I didn’t know her, but I’ve heard of her.”

Freya’s eyes flickered with something unreadable, but it was quickly masked.

leaned in and

usual composure returning. The room’s atmosphere shifted, the air growing thick

marriage plan?” Hugh asked again, his voice tinged with

expression made it

Hugh. “But if you’re determined to go through

it with a smile, reassuring Hugh, “It’s okay, whether we get married or

his heart

more on

spoke, his voice soft but searching. “Can I ask

usual

words, felt a sudden jolt of alarm inside her. Freya had never been one to target someone

and indifferent. This abrupt shift signaled that Cheryl had crossed some invisible line that Freya

voice faltered slightly, a frown tugging at his features. His

wasn’t one to be