The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 288

"Wait up!" Freya said, "What do you mean I don't have to go home? Are you saying I should stay here?"

She couldn't quite believe what she was hearing.

"Is there a problem?" Preston's tone was indifferent as he glanced at his watch and said, "Ms. Dawson, take a look at the time. Nobody's got the time to drive you home." "I can make my way back."

"No cabs allowed at my doorstep."

Freya frowned, asking, "What kind of rule is that?"

"You know, I've made quite a few enemies overseas. If they find out where I live, it could spell trouble. So, please, Ms. Dawson, don't make things harder for me."

When Preston said this, Freya could almost see a chilling gleam in his eye, the kind one might have after committing a cold-blooded act.

place was secluded. Hardly a soul passed

walk out and call a cab."

raised an eyebrow. "If you're up for a midnight trek of over a mile,

made a point of looking at Freya's injured leg as

asked, "Where will I sleep

the door and pick any room you like.

cigar. Freya wasn't fond of the smell of smoke, so she quickly grabbed her crutch and left the study. Noticing Freya's distaste for the cigar, Preston took a

empty, giving it a spacious feel. Freya was puzzled. For a

Preston had also left the

the left,

"You're taking this one?"

set