She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 714:

Before she could figure out what was happening, Ellis picked up a hair dryer and started drying her hair.

Freya stiffened, caught off guard, wondering if he even realized just how intimate this gesture was.

“Captain.”

“Is it?” Ellis asked, his hand moving gently through her hair as he worked, though inside he felt strangely nervous. It was his first time doing anything like this, and he wasn’t sure if he’d tugged her hair or if the dryer was too hot.

Freya took the hair dryer from him and switched it off.

The room fell into an immediate hush.

“I can do it myself, really,” she murmured, a trace of discomfort in her voice. “You should get some sleep. It’s been a long day for you, too.”

“Alright.” Ellis didn’t push it. “Call me if anything comes up.”

Freya nodded. “Okay.”

alright before getting up to leave. Freya walked him to the door, murmuring her thanks as he stepped into

shut the

hair was something reserved for loved ones—parents, siblings, or a partner. Having Ellis do

hair was dry, Freya lay down in

phone for missed messages and saw one

might be up to something with

what you

Who?

back without much thought, “Who do you

Melvin was still at home, waiting for a response

Many of

a little uneasy

quickly typed, “Ellis Lambert.” But right before hitting send, he hesitated. Freya

if she liked him? Wouldn’t he be handing over a

uncertain if he should