She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 638:

After one final glance at her, he turned and left with the man, the basement door swinging shut behind them.

The sound echoed, heavy and jarring.

Not long after, Ashley burst in, her face written with alarm. “Why did you lock Freya in the basement?”

“You feeling sorry for her?” Brendan lifted her chin with cold amusement. Ashley froze.

She remembered—she and Freya weren’t supposed to be on friendly terms. In front of Brendan, any concern would be dangerous.

“If you’re so worried she’s frightened, I could send you in to keep her company.” His voice was soft, but it sent a shiver up her spine. “Do you want that?”

Yes.

The answer screamed in Ashley’s mind.

But she couldn’t say it out loud.

warned her—don’t give anything away

that’s not necessary,” Ashley stammered,

clean glass, poured some wine, and handed it to her. “Drink. Get some

with icy fingers and obediently

her head

Ashley shuddered

gentle, yes, but there

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but eventually climbed the stairs to the spare room she sometimes stayed

she left, a striking woman strode in from outside,

with ease and refinement. Upon seeing her, he set his

have no idea.” Natasha dropped herself onto the

raised an eyebrow.

whereabouts aren’t something I can track.” She poured herself a glass of water. “I still haven’t cracked the virus she buried in

expression,

“How can you be