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.

shake of her head. He had never lied

some sleep.” Ellis gave her hair a gentle tousle; his broad hand was warm and steady, offering a quiet

“Okay.” Freya nodded.

you stand on

“Yeah.”

bedroom, Ellis couldn’t help but think she was perhaps a bit too trusting

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She turned around, still looking a little

came out. “Never mind. Go shower—and wear something

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

closed the door quietly behind her, gathered her clothes, and went

took on a soft flush, droplets clung to her long, curled lashes, and her complexion glowed with delicate

outside the whole

bathroom. She wore soft cotton pajamas, her damp hair wrapped up, the curve of her