She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 983:

Ethan was completely baffled.

He glanced toward Frederick and Trent across the room, questions tumbling through his mind.

It wasn’t out of character for Frederick to say something so bold, but how could Trent echo the same sentiment?

Ethan barely knew Trent, yet he’d always perceived Trent as composed and self-restrained. Could a man like that truly speak something like this?

“What’s wrong?” Ellis asked, his tone light but probing.

Ethan didn’t want Ellis to see how shaken he was, so he simply replied, “Nothing.” He couldn’t put his swirling emotions into words—they were far too tangled.

Ellis said nothing more, observing him in silence.

lingered, deep in conversation with Frederick and Trent. The trio seemed to be

place by her side, speaking casually, “Alyssa, if you don’t

to Trent and

who truly understood; they’d delved into everything from astronomy and geography to literature and clever life hacks. Of course, Trent had also recounted some of the strangest cases he’d encountered, leaving Alyssa thoroughly

noticing

turned toward him, her features

added, “Don’t judge them solely by

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know,” Alyssa replied

puzzlement. So what was her real

cared for. With Frederick, every day would be full

a hint of irritation flickering

going to happen?” Alyssa said, testing the

children, Ethan had gladly let her tease

during her painful middle-school days, he’d defended her fiercely—declaring to