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.

added coldly, "You're free to go, of course. But if you do, don't bother returning to me for

doubt about how serious he was. She had produced an essay with her left hand just the night before, and abandoning her progress was not an option. Overhearing the commotion upstairs, Neil came down to

I wanted to head back for a bit, but Mr. Tyler isn't keen on the idea," Freya

which Neil quickly picked up on. "Is it

Freya nodded. "Yes."

continuing, "I get it You're worried Kieran might retaliate against the Dawson family. But look. Preston's taken you under his

found herself reassured by Neil's

tonight, claiming it's for a physical therapy session. With the engagement off, he has no say over who you're friends

"Right. That makes sense."

ago had she not felt outmatched.

silent agreement, Freya nodded. "Okay,

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