She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 521:

By the time Melvin reached his office, the clock had struck eleven.

Freya had just finished her work when her eyes landed on him. “Weren’t you supposed to be off today?”

Her earlier morning had involved approving Melvin’s request for leave. “It’s resolved now,” Melvin said, his gaze locking with Freya’s, laden with unspoken thoughts.

He wrestled with the idea of telling her the truth.

He might’ve made a drunken promise to Kristian not to tell Freya, but looking into her eyes now, the guilt made lying feel impossible.

“You seem off,” Freya remarked, catching the shift in his demeanor. “If you’re still feeling the effects of last night, perhaps you should head home and rest. You can always return tomorrow.”

Melvin remained silent for a moment before addressing her formally. “Ms. Briggs.”

“Yes?” she responded, puzzled.

what was discussed between Kristian and your grandpa?”

unguarded. “Were you unable to

“You didn’t have to go through the trouble. I’ve been thinking, and it doesn’t seem right to coax

shown her kindness and respect. If he’d let something slip while drunk, the blame would fall squarely on him, and she couldn’t bear

out of him.” There was no attempt to sugarcoat it—he

heart

in mild shock.

slightly as she studied his face. “You seem… off.

paragon of efficiency and emotional control, seemed uncharacteristically

much thought, I know what Kristian discussed with your grandpa,” Melvin finally said, his words measured. “But I’ve decided

revelation might have

up if he wasn’t going

to both the company and her. His sincerity was undeniable; if he chose to keep it from