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.

because she understood his motives, she couldn’t simply acquiesce. “That’s not important,” she responded,

celebrates your birthday. Your happiness takes precedence over everything

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

remainder of the day, Lionel abandoned his

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celebrate his birthday, and he

Kristian found himself thoroughly

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

concluded, Lionel

help, clearly treasuring the set

Lionel swatted it away immediately, concerned he might damage

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

reminded them, “I’ll need to transport you to the hotel

biting retort but ultimately swallowed his words. He inquired after securing the chess set,