She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 777:

Which meant—for now—his theory was still just that: a theory. And a theory wasn’t enough to go to Freya.

With that thought, Ellis glanced at Kristian one more time, then headed to the kitchen to make supper.

The whole time, Kristian stayed quiet. Not a word slipped. He stayed sharp. He knew even the smallest slip-up could cost him everything.

He was in unfamiliar territory, so he couldn’t risk dropping his guard for even a moment—Freya might see through him. He had to keep up the act.

Half an hour later, Ellis served up a plate of spaghetti that looked like it came straight from a five-star restaurant. Just as Kristian took his first bite, Freya walked in.

“Freya!” Kristian’s eyes lit up. But then, remembering something, his joy flickered out. He glanced at Ellis with wary eyes, then quietly picked up his fork.

The transition was so smooth. It even caught Ellis off guard.

Freya noticed it instantly. She’d expected a cheerful greeting, but Kristian had suddenly gone quiet, stealing nervous glances at Ellis. Had something gone wrong while she was gone?

trouble, Captain,” she said softly, dressed in cozy pajamas, her damp

easy smile. “Since when

paused, unsure how

Kristian ate, he kept glancing at her, like

look, every movement—crafted just for

high alert. Something didn’t

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you two talk about just

major,” Ellis replied, noticing Kristian’s subtle theatrics but not thinking much of them. “I told him to sit on the sofa, then went

Freya looked at Kristian.

darted another wary glance at Ellis, and lowered

going on here? Had the two

down his fork

This guy

even more confused