She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 452:

Lionel positioned another chess piece on the board and, observing the palpable tension between the two, couldn’t resist admonishing Kristian.

“Couldn’t you manage a few additional words?”

Kristian stood speechless, words failing him entirely.

“Kristian specially prepared these juices when he heard you were visiting,” Lionel continued, eagerly playing matchmaker as he addressed Freya, hoping to dissolve the awkwardness between them. “Sample them and tell us which you prefer. He can prepare more for you afterward.”

Freya hesitated, her eyes drifting over the tempting array of beverages before she firmly stated, “No need for such trouble. Water will suffice.”

“How can you possibly settle for mere water? This rascal wronged you previously. Now’s your perfect opportunity to make demands of him,” Lionel declared bluntly. “Don’t you wish to exact some well-deserved revenge?”

For the first time, Freya found herself needing to concentrate intensely on her next chess move.

couldn’t simply acquiesce. “That’s not important,” she responded, deliberately changing course.

happiness takes precedence over

this, Lionel’s disapproval of Kristian deepened considerably. Previously, he’d deemed Kristian unworthy of Freya out of protective anger, but now he felt absolute certainty in this assessment. A pretty face meant nothing when paired with an inability to demonstrate the thoughtfulness that came so naturally to Freya. Better for Kristian to remain eternally

the remainder of the day, Lionel abandoned his

𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

come to celebrate his birthday, and he refused

Kristian found himself thoroughly

Freya immersed themselves in conversation and chess, treating him as though he’d vanished from

concluded,

chess pieces with Freya’s help, clearly treasuring the set she had gifted him. He handled each piece

Kristian extended a hand to assist, Lionel swatted it away immediately, concerned

attend to whatever requires your attention,” Lionel dismissed him with a wave. “Don’t intrude upon

reminded them, “I’ll need to transport you

He inquired after securing the chess set, “Freya, has your