She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 713:

Ellis eased down beside her, casting her a sideways glance. “What’s wrong?”

“What if Kristian never recovers?” Freya wrapped her arms around her knees, resting her chin on top. “How am I supposed to face his family?” Kristian was the successor to Shaw Group, Lionel’s most treasured grandson, and the cherished son of Melinda and Isaac.

If Lawrence were to declare that Kristian would never recover, Freya truly didn’t know what she would do.

“Lawrence hasn’t reached any conclusions yet. Don’t work yourself up,” Ellis said evenly, recognizing that emotion was clouding her thoughts. “With his expertise, it’s unlikely the outcome will be too severe.”

Freya lifted her gaze to him, her usually serene eyes now muddled with doubt.

“Really?” she asked.

“When have I ever lied to you?” Ellis shot back.

through, then gave a small shake of her head. He

his broad hand was warm and steady, offering a quiet kind

“Okay.” Freya nodded.

stand

“Yeah.”

Ellis couldn’t help but think she

called out

M𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓊𝓅𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝑔𝒶𝓁𝓃𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

around, still looking a little

the words that nearly came out. “Never mind. Go shower—and wear something

retired now. He could protect her. There was no need for

bedroom. She closed the door quietly behind her,

curled around her, her skin took on a soft flush, droplets clung to her long, curled

waited just outside

out of the bathroom. She wore soft cotton pajamas, her damp hair wrapped up, the curve of her neck especially pale and graceful under the dim