The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 164

"Wait. You didn't call Preston, so how did he show up to bail you out so quickly?" Kieran asked, his voice laced with disbelief.

Freya was puzzled. "How would I know? Mr. Sutton, shouldn't you ask Mr. Tyler that question?"

"Fine, let me ask you this," Kieran pressed on, "when you called me, was it before or after things went south?"

"It was before..."

"And after things went sideways, why didn't you try calling me? Or find some way to get in touch?"

"My phone wasn't with me!" Freya couldn't grasp Kieran's line of reasoning.

kidnapped, and managing to escape on her own was no small feat. What

moment trouble hit. And you, Freya? Your first instinct was to make a run for

first instinct is to get myself to safety when trouble hits. Why should I put my life in someone else's hands when I can protect myself? What if you decide not to help me? Would I wait around to die?" Upon hearing Freya's words, Kieran's expression turned grim. "What are you implying? That I would

leading to her brutal demise at the hands

Kieran. "You're right. What does your life matter to me? Why should I

Freya frowned.

Kieran commanded, "Jarrett, let's

Jarrett was momentarily stunned. 'Head

you're going to leave me here by

on yourself than others. So, find your way

in a moment

Echo City, nestled near the mountains, it was far from