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.

her was

presence. After placing a piece, he spoke. “Freya,

instinctively glanced his

the moment she stepped into the

outfit made him stand

look, she’d

knew herself

her gaze from his face and made

a world of

up a chess piece and spoke at his usual

answered truthfully. Lying

casuals. Without the suit, he lost

to look at?” Lionel chuckled.

Freya didn’t respond.

the need to cut in. “Grandpa, I’m a

person can’t be ornamental. Still, even if you

turned to her, locking

cool.