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's here. Ms. Dawson said she felt unwell after

over the phone, Kieran snatched the phone and asked, "What

also mentioned not

to

ascended the stairs, cautiously pushing open the bedroom door on the

were

There were faint movements on the bed, and Nancy quietly closed

is

Kieran frowned. A shadow of doubt

minutes later, outside the

home, sneaking in while Nancy was busy

of

en

and a mechanized doll under the covers

see in dim light, Freya

of relief, Nancy's puzzled voice came from downstairs, "Mr. Sutton? What brings you back so early?" When hearing