She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 585:

After Frederick had found out, the gossip had spread among their group. Naturally, their captain had heard as well. Given recent events, he was aware of everything.

“For real?” Josiah’s eyes lit up with a flicker of hope.

Freya nodded. “Yes.”

That one word seemed to lift a weight from Josiah’s shoulders, and he finally settled into the game.

Although he didn’t have many pieces left, he lasted several dozen moves before Freya claimed victory.

“Let’s go another round,” Josiah said with a newfound cheeriness.

Freya smiled and agreed without hesitation.

In the past, playing with Josiah had demanded her full attention. But that last game had been an easy win, given how distracted he’d been.

second round, they both brought their focus, and over an hour passed before Josiah emerged as

with elders was never about winning. Whether with Lionel or Josiah, Freya always aimed for an

ended, Josiah glanced at

wondering what had become of Ellis. It was almost noon, yet he still hadn’t shown up. Had those old coots roped him into another game of

made Josiah want to go have a firm word

too important for them to

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you have other plans today?” Freya asked, catching him checking the time repeatedly and worrying

replied, masking his thoughts. He added, half-truthfully, “Someone was supposed to visit today, but it’s getting

you like me to call and check for you?” Freya offered kindly, having no

She believed their meeting was scheduled for the

need.” Josiah waved it off and smoothly switched topics. “Let’s talk about you. Did you come here today for something else?”

him

knew Josiah was sharp. Still, she