The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 296

When Preston was abroad, he heard through the grapevine that Kieran had a thing for a lady named Eloise. Naturally, curiosity got the best of him. But upon finally meeting Eloise, she seemed ordinary, nothing out of the ordinary.

And there was Freya. From the moment Preston laid eyes on her, he could tell she was a woman full of mischief and charm. Somehow, Preston found himself inexplicably drawn to her.

It baffled Preston how Freya could tell he had a thing for Eloise, thinking Preston was head over heels in love with her.

"Don't overthink it," Neil said, lifting his glass to pour himself some whisky. "Hans has looked into Freya's background. She hasn't left Echo City in over twenty years. She's not worldly."

As Neil was about to take a sip, Preston snatched the glass from his hand.

"What the heck?" Neil exclaimed, surprised.

"She's used it," Preston replied, leaving Neil speechless.

streamed through the curtains, gently waking her. She stretched, feeling a slight headache, which Preston

Freya answered when she heard

"Ms. Dawson,

she replied, quickly freshening up before

in the dining room. The table

just a hint of meat, and the main course was surprisingly bland, just some rolls. However, there was a small, exquisitely prepared plate of pasta before

sit," Neil

She sat opposite Preston.

dish was

liked. Then came broccoli sautéed with shrimp. Freya was

Freya enjoying the meal, Neil commented, "Really? Our lady here is fine with these simple

not much for greasy food, either," Freya replied, tasting a bit of each

pushed the broccoli and shrimp to her. "This one,

observed, recalling Preston and Hans had