She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 700:

“They’ve been asking in the group chat when we’re all meeting up again,” Ellis added smoothly as he started walking toward the car, neatly steering the conversation away. “Apparently, you’re the hot topic in the chat.”

Freya blinked, caught off guard.

The last time they’d tried to meet, the plan was scrapped entirely—everything turned upside down the moment news broke that Kristian had been shot.

She’d missed her catch-up with Greta and Riley too—one more thing swept away in the chaos.

“If you’re not feeling up to it, I can cover for you,” Ellis offered, glancing at her with a faint softness in his voice. “I’ll handle the excuses.”

“It’s okay,” Freya assured him, her voice lighter now, as if a weight had finally been lifted. “I’ll talk to them once we’re back.” Ellis gave a small nod, satisfied. “Alright then.”

They slipped into the car, falling into easy small talk as the engine purred to life.

remained where he stood, utterly flabbergasted by their apparent

he whipped out his phone and dialed Ellis’s number. He was done holding back. That heartless, woman-chasing traitor was about to get

damn place, and all Ellis

was that

even bothered with a goodbye—just sped off with Freya like the world owed him nothing. What an absolute

ignition, ready to leave. However, just as he

dark eyes. Without a second thought, he declined the call and quickly sent

at g

Ellis powered down his phone and tucked it away, resolute in his mission to avoid

coaxed Freya out for a breath of fresh air. There was no way he

lighting up

hit the call button and tried Ellis. But all

the car that had just driven off, jaw tight with irritation. “Fine. Let’s see how long you last without turning your phone

the other hand, couldn’t care less about ruffling his friend’s feathers. They’d been pulling tricks on each