She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1057:

A moment later, Freya disappeared into her room.

Ellis sat back at his desk, half-heartedly opening his laptop. But then her words about starting preconception planning echoed in his mind. Proposal. Engagement. Marriage. If they did it quickly, the whole process could wrap in six months. Maybe less.

His hand hovered over the keyboard… then he shut the laptop. No point staying up late. He had to be in good shape to give Freya a child when she was ready.

Ellis had just settled into bed when his phone lit up.

Ethan’s voice came through, practically dripping with smug satisfaction.

“Alyssa told me Freya’s been asking about your nickname.”

Ellis didn’t say a word, but his gaze darkened. Dangerous.

Ethan kept going, clearly enjoying himself. “What do you think? Should I tell her?” He burst out laughing, full of himself. “Honestly, it’s kinda adorable. Has a nice ring to it.”

Ellis’s voice was calm—too calm. “Then why don’t you take it?”

gentleman doesn’t steal another man’s shame.” He was laughing

something’s-about-to-go-down kind of smile. Yeah, Ethan was asking for it. Totally unaware of the storm heading

said, still wheezing. “Say something nice to me. Beg a

back, his voice cool as ice. “I heard you and Alyssa

course!” Ethan

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ability to make things up was impressive. “What do you think? Should

“What the hell are you talking

have flirted a few times

happened, then it did,” Ellis said simply. The pressure in his

suddenly clicked. “Wait… are

believe anything I feed

exploded. Damn Ellis! Always so manipulative. He quickly tapped the call recording. “Don’t be too cocky. Alyssa is smart enough to tell when you’re

added smoothly.

was stunned. How the hell