The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 15

Kieran thought he could intimidate her with this, huh? Ridiculous. Facing Kieran, Freya suddenly laughed, "Just do it if you want to."

Not expecting such a bold response from the usually prim and proper Freya, Kieran furrowed his brows in confusion, "What did you say?"

"I said, bring it on." Freya replied nonchalantly, "So, Mr. Sutton, are you looking for a hobo or just a random passerby? A bodyguard or a secretary? Or perhaps... a kidnapper to drag me here?"

"Do you even know what you're talking about?" Kieran was trying to scare Freya a bit, but she wasn't showing any signs of fear.

He remembered the former Freya, who would blush and lower her head from his glance, finding the person before him almost unrecognizable.

second thoughts? Well, if you're backing out,

Freya made to stand up, Kieran suddenly pressed down on her, immobilizing

time, he was prepared,

Freya struggled. "Kieran!"

still damp, clinging to her skin and outlining her

Dawson, you always prided yourself on your high morals, didn't you? So, what's with the eagerness to throw yourself at me today? Freya, you're just trying to change how I see you. But cut out the coy games

if she'd heard a joke, suddenly wrapping her arms around Kieran's neck and pulling herself closer. As their bodies touched, Kieran recoiled as if electrocuted, standing up and pushing Freya away without hiding the

given her all to Kieran

had feelings for you. But now, I can't care less. This engagement, I'm out. I'll leave you

"Mr. Sutton, is Ms.