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.

and

answered calmly, her usual composure returning. The room’s atmosphere shifted, the air growing thick and oppressive, as though the very walls

plan?” Hugh asked

his nervousness evident. Freya’s expression made it clear

she locked eyes with Hugh. “But if you’re determined to go through with it, I won’t

the light in her eyes dimming ever so slightly, but she masked it with a smile, reassuring Hugh, “It’s okay, whether we get married or not, it’s

his

out more

finally spoke, his voice soft

blunt, a departure from her usual decorum. “No reason. I simply dislike

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

indifferent. This abrupt shift signaled that Cheryl had crossed some invisible line that Freya had drawn—a line

slightly, a frown tugging at his

act out without cause. She wasn’t one to be unreasonable. But now, with her candid words, she had placed him in a