She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 564:

“Uncle Hugh,” Alan replied with the breezy ease of someone delivering weather updates. “He’s already made up his mind—you’re it.”

Freya’s brows tightened in disbelief. Hadn’t she already made it clear that the company wasn’t in her plans? “Aren’t you managing it just fine?”

“Everyone deserves to live life how they want,” Alan’s voice carried an edge of sincerity. “Think about it—how long have I been steering this ship for you? Don’t I deserve a shot at a normal life? To date someone? Maybe even get married?”

Freya replied, her tone firm, “It’s not like there’s much to manage anyway.”

“If you show up to tomorrow’s team-building retreat, I might stick around for another year.”

Freya said nothing.

“Come if you feel like it.”

“Understood.”

she was left with no

after the call, Alan

sitting with

out a slow breath, a flicker of relief passing through him. Ethel lit up with a smile.

asked, “She didn’t sound

uncertain. “She seemed calm. But she might corner you later to ask

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didn’t seem

Ethel noted. “Tomorrow, don’t pair her with anyone outside her

worry. I’ve got it handled,” Alan assured

little planning session. Once the call ended, she went straight to bed, worn

morning, Freya headed into the

end of September, and she and Melvin made their way to Briggs

company, Freya glanced at Melvin. She’d given him time off, but he’d insisted on tagging

Outside of the