She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 816:

“It’s fine.” Freya thought it over for a second and waved it off. As long as Kristian’s family didn’t get the wrong idea, it wasn’t a big deal.

Ethel wasn’t convinced. “Mina!”

“Seriously, don’t worry. If he’s trying to play games, he’ll just end up looking like a fool,” Freya said calmly. “I never said I was taking him back.”

From what she’d seen, Kristian was far more calculating now. He used to be thoughtful, but now, it felt like he’d do anything to get what he wanted.

Honestly, when he’d confessed those things to her, she had been a little surprised. His confession basically meant he was owning up to being a master manipulator with a sharp mind. It was a bold move.

“You should stop being so nice to him.” Ethel still fretted.

“Relax.” Freya reached over and gently ruffled her hair, still as kind as ever. “I know what I’m doing.”

had always been

a while longer, they finally picked a spot for dinner. Ethel sat with Jarrett, and Freya sat across from her with Ellis. The two

suddenly, “Grandpa called a few days ago. He wants us over for lunch on Christmas Eve. He figured you might

can’t make it,”

Ethel blinked. “Why not?”

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parents that day.” Freya didn’t

“No problem—I’ll

the wrong

“Wrong idea about what?”

pretending to be his girlfriend,” Freya explained seriously. She’d always

smile that illuminated her face with pure innocence.

convinced that Ethel had misinterpreted her intentions

on the 23rd,” Ellis suggested, hoping to alleviate Freya’s concerns. “Their satisfaction merely requires your presence—whether we dine together becomes

that truly sufficient?” Freya inquired, her voice tinged with cautious hope. This arrangement would indeed present the ideal solution to her