She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1434:

Jacob stopped abruptly.

Lawrence came to a halt right behind him. “What is it?”

Jacob latched onto a single word. “Roommates?”

“That’s right,” said Lawrence, as if it was obvious. “Since you wouldn’t let me crash at your place, I had to settle for cheap hostels. Shared rooms, cramped bunks, and cheap rent.”

Jacob shot him a look full of doubt. The idea of Lawrence, used to comfort and luxury, squeezing into a hostel bed seemed far-fetched. Even if he wasn’t officially with the Hayes family, he had enough money to live well. The story just didn’t add up.

“If you’re going to make things up, at least try to make it believable,” Jacob said, not bothering to hide his skepticism.

“Look—I’ve even got proof.” Lawrence produced a crumpled receipt from his pocket. “Picked this up from the owner last month. Was planning to ask for a refund once you let me stay over.”

stared at him, barely able

only fair,” said Lawrence

scanned it. No question—it was

hostel?”

right away. He wasn’t worried. He had already made arrangements with the owner to play along—and maybe even make him sound a little more pathetic if

finger along the edge of the receipt. “We’ll find out if you

Lawrence’s eyes. “Don’t you think

all,” Jacob answered,

deflect—anything to keep Jacob from going to Freya, because that would blow the whole

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in five minutes, why should I bother running down there?” Jacob’s reply

person when it’s about you.” Lawrence’s tone softened as he tried a different