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.

where he stood, utterly flabbergasted by

his phone and dialed Ellis’s number. He was done holding

them the whole damn place, and all Ellis had promised

yet… where was that

goodbye—just sped off with Freya like the world owed him nothing.

car, Ellis turned the key in the ignition, ready to leave. However, just as he was about to pull away, his phone vibrated

ID, a flicker of annoyance crossed his dark eyes. Without a second thought, he declined the call and

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off the message, Ellis powered down his phone and tucked it

of fresh air. There was

stared blankly at the message lighting up his

the call button and tried Ellis.

driven off, jaw tight with irritation. “Fine. Let’s see how long you last

ruffling his