She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 997:

“I’ve got something important to tell you,” Felipe said, dropping himself onto the couch like it was his own, still wincing from lingering aches. “Something you definitely don’t know yet.”

Kristian kept his cool as always, handing over a glass of water without much expression. “What is it?”

“It’s about Freya,” Felipe said, his voice laced with dramatic suspense.

Kristian’s hand froze for a second. Some water sloshed over the rim and spilled onto Felipe’s lap. Felipe shot up like he’d been electrocuted. “Hey! What the hell was that for?”

Kristian didn’t answer. He simply set the glass on the table, though Felipe’s words had clearly stirred something deep beneath his surface.

“What’s with you?” Felipe asked, confused by how oddly distant Kristian seemed.

“Nothing,” Kristian said, like it was no big deal. “Aren’t you the one who said you had something to tell me about Freya? So what’s going on with her?”

“Do you… still love her?”

“Yes.”

not going to like what I’m about to say. She’s got a

all

had seen it with his own two eyes—up close and

thrown off. “Wait, what?

mood to explain anything

??????? ???????? ????? ???

Felipe

Kristian paused, waiting.

wasn’t a

complex storm brewing in his gaze. He wished the time they shared had never existed at

moments of joy. But he’d caused too many ripples in her life.

just standing there like a statue?” Felipe asked, growing more

“Did

bristling. “I actually got

gave him a confused look. A