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.

it. Thankfully, the portion

help but smile at her

noticing Freya's slightly flushed

emphatically, Freya confirmed she couldn't eat another

practice your

At the staircase, she finally remembered, "Mr. Tyler, do you have a charger? My phone died last

"I'll have Hans bring one up to

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

Jarrett, and a flood of texts and app notifications. Kieran had sent numerous messages the night before,