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.

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

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found himself thoroughly

conversation and chess,

their game concluded, Lionel

he carefully stored the chess pieces with Freya’s help, clearly treasuring the set she had

to assist, Lionel swatted it away immediately, concerned he might damage Freya’s precious

with a wave.

reminded them, “I’ll

his words. He inquired after securing the