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.

if you do, don't bother returning to me

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 investigate. Seeing

bit, but Mr. Tyler isn't keen on the idea," Freya

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

Freya nodded. "Yes."

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

found herself reassured by Neil's words and

session. With the engagement off, he has no say over who you're friends

"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 back safely once it's dark," Neil promised, trying to put Freya at

Freya nodded.

student, which makes you mine, too. Preston and I have always had each other's