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.

crowd began to thin, Alyssa lingered, deep in conversation with Frederick and Trent. The trio seemed to be having

her side, speaking casually, “Alyssa, if you don’t head home

waved goodbye to Trent and

car, she remained caught up in the lively discussion they’d just shared. It was a rare treat to talk with people 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

called, noticing her

turned toward him, her features composed as before. “What’s

of Trent and Frederick?” Ethan asked casually, then added, “Don’t judge them solely by Ellis’s introduction.

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know,” Alyssa

So what was her real opinion of

With Frederick, every day would be full

flickering across his face but vanishing as quickly as

I be? The one I have feelings for doesn’t feel the same way, so really, what’s the use in clinging to something that’s never going to happen?” Alyssa said, testing the waters while also giving herself a little reminder. “It’s time to let go of the past and look ahead.” But in her

had gladly let

middle-school days, he’d defended her fiercely—declaring to everyone that