She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 451:

That’s how elders were. Even if they said gifts weren’t necessary, having both you and a present show up? That was the sweet spot. Lionel opened the box, and the…

The smile that spread across his face couldn’t be contained. Inside was a rare chess set.

Each piece was crafted from agate, amber, and gemstones, designed through painstaking methods and hard to come by.

Countless collectors had longed for it, yet it remained forever out of reach.

“Freya, where’d you find this?” Lionel examined the pieces with glee.

“I’ve had my eye on this set forever and could never track it down.”

Freya offered a warm smile. “I’m glad you like it.”

“Come on!” Lionel was practically giddy. “Play a game with me.”

“Okay.” Freya never said no to Lionel’s requests.

Kristian stayed quiet, watching from the side as Freya settled into the game. Her right hand moved with elegant ease, slender fingers gliding each piece across the board with quiet focus.

watching her was

remembered his grandson’s presence. After placing a piece, he spoke. “Freya, what do

instinctively glanced his

the moment she stepped into the

light-colored casual outfit made him stand

quick look, she’d

herself too

her gaze from

a world of

spoke at his usual

truthfully.

like this, dressed down in casuals. Without the suit, he lost that intimidating

keeping him around just to look at?” Lionel chuckled. “Like

Freya didn’t respond.

cut in. “Grandpa,

Still, even if you wanted

turned to her,

poised and cool.