She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1044:

“When did he get that watch?” she wondered aloud, trying to dig through her memory. Nothing came up.

“It was a long time ago. I’m not sure either,” Kendra said honestly. “But I do know this—if you keep poking at him, he’ll give in eventually. He’ll tell you the nickname.”

Ellis wasn’t the type to fall in love easily. But when he did, it was for good.

Kendra hated to admit it, but part of her had been relieved when Freya and Kristian got divorced. If they hadn’t, Ellis might’ve buried his feelings for good—just another soldier giving his life to the cause, never opening his heart.

“Alright,” Freya murmured. She decided she’d ask Ellis again when the timing was right.

A little later, Caldwell and Ellis came back from the yard.

No one knew what they talked about, but Caldwell looked unusually pleased.

Ellis walked over to Freya and invited her to come along for lunch.

to the dining

sat with Caldwell and Kendra a bit

2 p.m., Ellis’s two aunts showed

were dressed head-to-toe in designer clothes, practically screaming money and ego.

with Caldwell. But over the years, they’d made a habit of dropping by just

here?” Caldwell asked, clearly not

is that?” one woman replied with

your imagination soar

to see

by,” the other added. Then her eyes

and Kendra replied in unison, “Our future

looks familiar. Wait, isn’t she the woman who made headlines recently? The

Her voice was sweet, but the venom was unmistakable. “Caldwell, Kendra,” she went on, “how could you let Ellis date

shifted instantly. The air grew

forward. His voice was calm but laced with