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.

her—don’t give anything away

that’s not necessary,” Ashley

Brendan reached past her for a clean glass, poured some wine, and handed it to

the glass with icy fingers and obediently

her head with an approving

Ashley shuddered beneath

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but eventually climbed the

long after she left, a striking woman strode in from outside, still wearing a motorcycle jacket—clearly just

move dripping with ease and refinement. Upon seeing

have no idea.” Natasha dropped herself onto the couch without

raised an eyebrow. “You don’t

of water. “I still haven’t cracked the virus she buried

passed through Brendan’s expression, his brows

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