She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1023:

Ellis caught the uncertainty in her tone but let it slide, unwilling to press her for more.

His memories of the previous evening had already faded at the edges, leaving only scattered fragments behind.

A sudden thought lit up Freya’s face. “Oh! I’m actually not going to the office today,” she blurted, glancing at Ellis. “My dad and Sheila want to make up for missing my birthday the last couple of years.”

For the past two years, she’d been in Jeucwell, always missing out on family celebrations.

Now, with a boyfriend in the picture, her father had deliberately saved the 16th just for her.

He’d insisted on this plan because her birthday fell right after the 14th and 15th, and he didn’t want her scrambling home at the last minute, ruining her plans.

Ellis’s lips quirked in a teasing smile. “So, I’m still not invited to meet your family, huh?”

He hadn’t forgotten the conversation he’d overheard the other day.

away in mock innocence. She hesitated, then pressed her lips together and played dumb. “Don’t you think it’s a little

be right.” Ellis only shrugged, reaching out to ruffle her hair with a teasing gentleness. He let the subject drop. “Go wash up and come down for breakfast. I’ll take you over

She tried to object, but

need me,” he stated, leaving no room for

C𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇 🅐t g𝓪l𝑛ovєls.𝓬○𝓶

arguing with Ellis was

nothing short

ate a quick breakfast together before Ellis grabbed his

were

driveway, they hurried to the door to

climbed out of the car

flashing a polite smile

She pulled her into a warm hug, then turned with equal enthusiasm to greet Ellis.

warmly, then nodded to

feigning indifference but clearly sizing up the situation, cleared his throat. “Mina,

Freya declared, “This is Ellis Lambert—my