She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 403:

“No matter who you’re up against, don’t let them control your conscience. I can protect your family, but I can’t save you from losing your moral compass.”

Despite Ashley’s past attempts to undermine Freya, the latter had steadfastly protected Ashley’s grandmother and younger brother.

Reflecting on those moments, Ashley’s resolve hardened. Her voice was low but resolute when she spoke. “I want that, yet I cannot bear the thought of dragging you into this mess with me.”

Freya stood frozen, speechless. Ashley had rendered her completely at a loss for words.

“You can go now,” Ashley said, her tone clipped and decisive. She had already made up her mind—this was something she had to face on her own. “If you ever cross paths with that man again, stay away from him. Don’t talk to him, don’t look at him—just keep your distance,” she warned, her voice low but steady.

That place had already swallowed her once, dragging her into a nightmare she barely escaped. Freya didn’t deserve that pain, and Ashley would make sure she never had to face it.

Just as Ashley turned to take a step toward the door, Freya’s voice broke the silence behind her. “Wait!”

her movement cut

make things right between us, then listen to me. Don’t just sit around waiting for him to strike again—take

blinked, her expression masking her confusion. “What are

tone dropped, steady yet laced with tension. “When you failed him, he shifted his focus to me,” she explained with a chilling calmness. “Do you think he’ll simply ignore me

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words crashed down on Ashley like

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mix of fear and resolve. “Follow my lead, and not only will I

Ashley could press for more answers, Freya turned

churned with everything she had just uncovered. Pulling out her phone, she quickly opened the group chat with her

exhaled sharply and sank into the seat, her eyes unfocused as memories clawed their way to the surface. That