She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 857:

“Dad!” Ethel cried out after hitting send, giving him a sharp look. “How could you just spring that on my boyfriend? Who does that?”

“The meeting has to take place sooner or later,” Hugh replied coolly.

“Whether now or later, it makes no difference.”

“Don’t you think that’s a bit too abrupt?”

“It’s fine to me.”

Ethel had no words.

Hugh had done it on purpose, no doubt. Then, to top it off, he added, “Don’t mention this to Mina. I’d like to have a one-on-one with your boyfriend.”

“Okay.” Ethel’s eyes shifted, guilt written all over her face.

Ethel, and Jarrett all arrived

sitting there, he gave off

he felt now was stronger than

Ethel felt a little uneasy. Her father was usually so relaxed—so why did he suddenly look like he was leading a

energy… wasn’t it a

walked in, her gaze gliding over the room.

outfit, as always, was

𝖙𝖗𝖚𝖙𝖍 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊:

stepped in, she drew every eye

formal air Hugh had been trying so hard to maintain collapsed instantly. His eyes filled with bewilderment. Why on earth

Ethel exhaled

developed a favorable impression of Freya and was growing more familiar with her. Freya offered a soft reply, “Sorry to keep you waiting.”

wrapped around Ethel and Jarrett just moments ago melted away

met Freya, he had been just as nervous. But this time, the moment

as his eyes flicked to his other