She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 771:

Memories like the time he had offhandedly suggested she should be his girlfriend, or earlier that day when she inquired about his desires, and he had boldly replied, “You,” without a moment’s hesitation. Or his declaration that he wanted something he could see daily, something she could grant him anytime—though her readiness to do so remained uncertain.

For a fleeting moment, Freya nearly reached a resolute conclusion. Ellis had feelings for her.

Yet, as swiftly as the thought emerged, she brushed it aside. Why would someone like Ellis be drawn to someone like her? Wouldn’t he go for lively and adorable ladies? She was the polar opposite.

These conflicting thoughts tumbled through Freya’s mind, stirring a wave of confusion that didn’t go unnoticed.

“What’s wrong?” Ellis asked, his voice tinged with concern as he caught the subtle furrow of her brow. “You seem troubled.”

“It’s nothing,” Freya replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Really?” His tone was gentle, probing.

“Yeah.”

leaving an awkward silence hanging between

his feelings for her; as long as she didn’t spurn him outright, he was confident in his

car hummed along, the minutes stretched on. About ten minutes later, Freya broke the silence. She hated lying awake with unresolved questions gnawing at

“Captain,” she began tentatively.

Ellis responded, his attention

face him, her eyes searching his for

in

pressed, his voice

me?” Freya finally blurted out, her cheeks tinged with a flush of embarrassment. Despite her usual poise, voicing such a personal question left her feeling

smooth and unhurried. “Come on, you’re incredible—how could anyone not like

lip, hesitating. “I

Ellis arched a brow, tossing back a question that landed like

She stared at him, speechless. How was