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.

at a loss for words. This place was secluded. Hardly a soul passed by. It wouldn't take much effort

can walk out and call a cab." Freya's voice was barely a

up for a midnight trek of over a mile, be my

leg as he said this. If Freya could manage

will

pick any

casually lit a cigar. Freya wasn't fond of the smell of smoke, so she quickly grabbed her crutch and left

chose a room. It was bare, almost empty,

left the

on the left, he

"You're taking this one?"

set