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.

got kidnapped, and managing to escape on her own was no small

to scare off the bad guys the moment trouble hit. And you, Freya? Your first instinct was to make a run for it! Did it

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?

him in her hour of need, Kieran refused to pay a ransom of five million, leading to her brutal demise at

right. What does your life matter

Freya frowned.

turning to Jarrett, Kieran

momentarily stunned. 'Head

surprised. "Kieran, you're going to leave

it yourself, didn't you? It's better to rely on yourself than others.

in a

of Echo City, nestled near the