The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 298

When Freya's gaze met Preston's, she hesitated, her previous determination to leave momentarily faltering.

"Where are you off to?" Preston asked, his tone indifferent.

"Kieran's looking for me. I have to go home for a bit," Freya replied.

Hearing that, Preston pressed, "And what about your writing? Are you still practicing?"

"Um... Yes, but..."

"Practice isn't something you do sporadically. If Kieran's calling you back every day, does that mean you'll leave every day?"

Freya fell silent under Preston's reprimand, not daring to speak up.

go, of course. But if you do, don't bother returning to me for writing

the night before, and abandoning her progress was not an option. Overhearing the commotion upstairs, Neil came down to investigate. Seeing both silent, he asked, "What's

back for a bit, but Mr. Tyler isn't keen on the idea," Freya explained,

impassive, which Neil quickly picked up on. "Is it Kieran

Freya nodded. "Yes."

off the engagement. Why bother with Kieran?" As Neil spoke, he gently pushed Freya back onto the couch, continuing, "I get it You're worried Kieran

by Neil's words and sat

it's for a physical therapy session. With the engagement off,

"Right. That makes sense."

Freya no longer felt inclined to put up with Kieran. She would have cut ties with him long ago had she not felt outmatched. "Then stay here and relax. I'll ensure you get

silent agreement, Freya nodded. "Okay, thanks, Dr.

it! You're Preston's student, which makes you mine, too. Preston and I have