She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 856:

She finally replied, “I’m going to sleep. Goodnight.”

Freya stared at the message. The silence spoke louder than words ever could. Now she was sure of it—there had been a deal struck between Kristian and Natasha.

Freya didn’t call Kristian out.

Considering the kind of person he had become lately, calling him out would’ve only gone one of two ways—either he’d put on a sad little show, complete with crocodile tears and dramatic flair, or he’d lose it altogether and do something completely off the rails.

Until Lawrence came back, she had no choice but to keep Kristian on a tight leash.

The next morning, Freya called a cleaning service to deal with the mess in Kristian’s room.

By late morning, after placing a lunch order for Kristian, Freya finally stepped outside.

Earlier that day, Ethel had texted her, practically begging for immediate backup. Apparently, Hugh had suddenly announced he wanted to meet Ethel’s boyfriend.

How could she just spring that on him? At the very least, Jarrett needed a little time

phone with Jarrett and even made her put it on speaker. That left Jarrett zero room to refuse after Hugh casually dropped the

with her boyfriend when Hugh called

calling me,” Ethel whispered, her

Hugh, while watering the plants, glanced her way. “Put me on the phone. I want a quick word with

???

Ethel and Jarrett froze.

firm. “Well? What

even want to say to

out once you hand it

anxious. Why couldn’t Freya be here right now to get her

brought

switched to speaker, she quickly locked the screen. If Hugh saw the nickname she had saved

“Hello, Mr. Briggs.”

him a second to gather his

I am,” Jarrett