She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 691:

“Why did you lie to Freya?” Jacob’s eyes were deep and emotionless.

Lawrence froze, caught off guard for half a second.

But his mind snapped back quickly. After a beat, he pulled on a mask of confusion. “Lie about what?”

“Kristian,” Jacob answered flatly.

“She told you I lied?” Lawrence let out a short, dry laugh, though something in him twisted. “Believe it or not, I told her everything. I didn’t leave anything out.”

And if there was something missing, well, that was on Kristian—not him.

Jacob’s lips tightened into a thin line.

Lawrence’s smile was faint and a little sad. “Jacob, in your eyes, does nothing I say ever weigh as much as one word from her?”

That one word landed like a

stared at him, looking into those deep,

blink. Didn’t look

sadness, resignation—but Jacob’s

a bitter smile. When he looked up again, his expression was back to neutral. “I’m sorry, but I can’t give you the answer you’re looking for. Whatever

want to see him,”

voice turned razor-sharp.

you hiding?” Jacob

his eyes squarely. “Kristian is my patient. It’s my job

if I don’t back down?” Jacob’s calm

There are three

movements unhurried. He glanced at Lawrence

finally leaving—that he was done with this place, like he always wanted. But Jacob walked straight

fingerprint, password—just

the panel. After a moment’s pause, he typed

First attempt—denied.