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.

all headed to the dining

Freya and Ellis sat with Caldwell and Kendra a

p.m., Ellis’s two aunts showed up—totally

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

But over the years, they’d made a habit of dropping by just to brag about their kids and drag

doing here?” Caldwell

woman replied with a

your imagination

didn’t get to see you at

we’d stop by,” the other added. Then her eyes landed on Freya. “And who’s

and Kendra replied in unison, “Our

squinting slightly. “She looks familiar. Wait, isn’t she the woman who made headlines recently? The one who

for money?” another woman chimed in. Her voice was sweet, but the venom was unmistakable. “Caldwell, Kendra,” she went on,

shifted instantly.

could react, Ellis stepped forward. His voice