She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1106:

Ellis had told Freya he was away on business, but now he was calling it something else entirely. A web of lies.

“Hmm.” Ellis noticed the shift in Alan’s tone but didn’t dwell on it.

“What brings you here—work?”

“Yeah.” Alan pulled out his phone, his tone sharp now. “But while I was here, I stumbled across something that’s left me wondering what the hell to do.”

Ellis looked at him curiously. “What’s that?”

“I saw a friend’s husband meeting another woman in secret—being all cozy and affectionate.” Alan unlocked his phone and set the stage. “Still debating if I should tell my friend or not.”

“If it were me, as long as I was certain it was the truth, I’d tell my friend,” Ellis answered evenly.

But that also depended on the kind of person the friend was and how they’d handle it.

Alan pulled up the photo and held out his screen. “Then take a look at this. You tell me if it’s true.”

caught sight of the photo. One of the people in it was unmistakably him—and across from

a flash, he realized exactly what Alan had

like,” he said steadily, his tone cool and controlled. His gaze swept briefly around them before one brow lifted. “I’ll explain everything later. It’s a

This time, Alan didn’t act impulsively. Somewhere deep down, he still held onto the belief that Ellis was a good man—someone who wouldn’t fool around or

thrill at

had chosen

taken their seats when Alan, looking more serious than ever, was the

I don’t like what I hear, I’m telling

talking about engagement rings and wedding rings. I’m planning to propose to Freya soon—wanted it

explanation made sense. But he still couldn’t shake the discomfort of seeing Ellis sliding that ring

Ellis should’ve known what a gesture like that

got something to ask, just ask,” Ellis said,

it was just a meeting about rings, why did she need to wear the ring meant for Mina?” Alan asked bluntly. “She looked like she was really

Ellis said,

anyone else