The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 253

"I must have been mistaken."

"Now that the engagement's off, whatever she does is none of your business. Do I need to spell that out for you?"

"Got it," Kieran mumbled but wasn't listening. He quickly made up an excuse and left the grand living room. Jarrett hurried after Kieran.

With a grim expression, Kieran said, "Call home. Have Nancy check if Freya is there."

"Mr. Sutton, Freya wouldn't just be out and about after the accident. Perhaps you were mistaken?"

"Just call! I need to know where she is."

"Yes, Mr. Sutton. Jarrett promptly dialed Nancy's number.

After a moment, Nancy answered, "Secretary Jarrett, what's the matter?"

"Is Ms. Dawson at home right now?"

she felt unwell after lunch and went to lie

over the phone, Kieran snatched the phone and

around noon. Ms. Dawson also mentioned not wanting to be

check on her now to see if she's

Nancy hesitated but ascended the stairs, cautiously pushing open the bedroom door

were

faint movements on the bed, and Nancy quietly closed the

Dawson is asleep in

shadow of doubt crossed

the Sutton Mansion,

sneaking in while

of

en

had arranged pillows and a mechanized doll

had presbyopia and couldn't see in dim light,

early?"