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

her usual composure returning. The room’s atmosphere shifted, the

about the marriage plan?” Hugh asked again, his voice tinged

anxious, his nervousness evident. Freya’s expression made

disagree,” she said, her gaze unwavering as she locked eyes with Hugh. “But if you’re determined to go through with it, I won’t stand in your way.” She then glanced

a smile, reassuring Hugh, “It’s okay, whether we get married or not, it’s the same. Let’s not make things

his heart

more

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

departure from her usual decorum.

inside her. Freya had never been

indifferent. This abrupt shift signaled that Cheryl had crossed

faltered slightly, a frown tugging at his features.

out without cause. She wasn’t one to be unreasonable. But