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.

was discussed between Kristian and your grandpa?” Melvin asked, his expression

unguarded. “Were you unable to learn anything from Gerard?” Melvin

shrugged slightly. “You didn’t have to go through the trouble. I’ve been thinking, and it doesn’t seem right to coax secrets out of Gerard just for my

would fall squarely on him, and she couldn’t

“I did get it out of him.” There was no attempt to sugarcoat it—he

heart of

brows lifting in mild

“You seem… off. Is something bothering you?” She couldn’t help but

and emotional control, seemed

Melvin finally said, his words measured.

a revelation might have irked

up if he wasn’t

dedicated himself wholeheartedly to both the company and her. His sincerity was