She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1112:

“By the way,” Alan tried again, tossing out a lifeline. “Have you picked a date to pop the question? Need a hand?”

“Not yet.” Ellis’s answer was vague but thoughtful. “Once the rings are ready, I’ll talk to her friends, pick a day, and plan a surprise she won’t see coming.”

“I get it…” Alan muttered, lost in thought. Why wasn’t Ellis curious? Wasn’t he supposed to be sharp as a tack?

Ellis glanced at him, his face calm but focused. “Something eating at you?”

“Nah.” Alan’s denial came too fast, like a reflex.

His mind was racing. He’d been so obvious—shouldn’t Ellis at least ask what was up?

But he’d misjudged. Outside of Freya, Ellis didn’t meddle in other people’s business. If Alan wasn’t ready to talk, he wouldn’t push. That was just his way.

So they kept eating, the clink of cutlery filling the silence.

Freya. Should he

meanwhile, was stuck on one thought: Ellis was stubborn as an

dinner, they parted

last hint as they

said with a shrug. “Not everything needs to be laid

Alan climbed into his

at the hotel, he was about to head up to Freya’s suite to spill the beans when he spotted Ellis

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strolled over, casual as ever. “Ellis? Why are you

came to see Freya,” Ellis said simply. Right

both men, she stepped aside with a smile. “Come on

asked. He’d given her a heads-up about his visit, so she wasn’t caught off

to the suite’s living room. “I’m still sorting some papers Melvin dropped off. He’s got a big meeting tomorrow, and I’m helping

and Alan glanced at the documents spread out on the