The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 297

Freya couldn't help but feel self-conscious as she caught Preston's gaze drifting toward her. Quickly, she diverted her attention, only for it to land on the sandwich Hans was devouring with the enthusiasm that made it seem like a delicacy despite it being a plain sandwich. "Ms. Dawson, would you like a sandwich?" Hans asked, noticing her curious gaze.

"Could I?" Freya inquired with hesitation.

"Of course," Hans replied, fetching another sandwich from the kitchen counter and placing it before her.

Freya added some cheese and took a bite. It was, after all, a sandwich and cheese-nothing extraordinary.

"If it's not to your liking. Don't force yourself," Preston said without looking up.

Freya glanced at the sandwich in her hand and retorted, "Who said so? It's quite nice for a change." Then, she took another defiant bite.

the entire sandwich because she didn't want to waste it. Thankfully, the portion wasn't too large, so she

couldn't help but smile at

noticing Freya's

emphatically, Freya confirmed she

to practice your handwriting then,"

and limped upstairs. At the staircase, she finally remembered, "Mr. Tyler, do you

replied casually, "I'll have Hans bring one up

Freya accepted

the charger, and Freya thanked him before plagging in her phone. She hadn't grasped the gravity of the situation until her phone booted up and began displaying a barrage of

messages from Jarrett, and a flood of texts and app notifications.