Chapter 1040:

“I said I’d bring you home, didn’t I? If I walk in there alone, my parents might just throw me out on the spot. You want to see that happen, don’t you?”

Freya tried to explain. “It’s not like that—”

“Then come in with me. Don’t tell me you’re getting cold feet now?”

“I just want to touch up my makeup.”

“I’ll wait.”

Freya went quiet.

In that moment, she realized it didn’t matter what excuse she gave—he wasn’t going in without her.

reluctant sigh, she cut the engine, stepped

her hand, she pulled away. “Wait, I need to grab

and retrieved the gifts she’d prepared. There were dietary supplements, along with a few pricier items. “I just figured since we’re going to see your parents, it’s

ask him about gift options. But she already knew what he’d say—that she didn’t need to bring anything at all. So, she’d trusted her memory and picked

giving her forehead a gentle

confused

from her arms, carrying them himself. With his free hand, he reached for hers, offering the warmth she hadn’t realized she needed.

captivating tales

to make sure you feel that love returned,” Freya

tugged at the corner of his lips. He gave her hand a small squeeze and led her

greeted them with open arms. And when they found out Freya had brought

had known her visit alone would bring them happiness. The gifts were just the cherry on

I just picked out a few things,” she said, far more relaxed than on her last

curving like crescent moons. “This might

Ellis said, “Mm?”

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