She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 779:

Yet with both men tight-lipped, she let it lie.

“Alright, we’ll get going then.” Her tone was calm, her poise unshaken.

“Thanks for tonight. Good night.”

“Good night.”

And with that, the conversation came to a close.

Freya led Kristian away.

This wasn’t how Kristian expected things to unfold. By all accounts, Freya should have pressed harder, especially when the pieces didn’t fit together. If she couldn’t pull the truth from them, she should at least be suspicious. After all, his performance had left no cracks. So what was she waiting for?

As she walked him to his room, Freya noticed the unease still clinging to Kristian like a second skin. “Kristian,” she began.

He looked up.

be afraid of Ellis. He’s not someone to fear. If anything ever bothers you, come

faint but heartrending. Freya didn’t push further. She patted his shoulder. “Go wash up and get some sleep. Tomorrow, we’ll go see Lawrence

Kristian raised his eyes to

“Yes?” she asked.

leave me alone with the mister next door anymore?” His words trembled, full of crafted fear.

further anyway. If

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Kristian called once

She turned to him.

kind of person do you think

man,” Freya

briefly, then asked again,

in Freya’s

eyes met, and it faded away. His gaze was as

she said with gentle

lifted—but