The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 363

Freya was methodically savoring her meal, a mix of comfort foods that were a testament to the cozy American diner they were in.

Finally, Preston withdrew his gaze and declared, "So, it turns out, there's no punchline."

Hearing this, Freya let out a sigh of relief.

She knew Preston loved his drama.

Neil chuckled from the side, "Not funny, man. Not funny at all. Preston here loves his dad jokes. Ms. Dawson, please don't take him seriously." "Why would I? It's all good."

Freya set down her fork, noting, "Looks like it's getting late. I should be heading out."

Neil quickly stood up, "Leaving so soon? Won't you stay a bit longer?"

"No, I've got an exam tomorrow. Need to get some rest. Thanks for the ointment, Dr. Anderson. I'll be off then."

As Freya slipped on her jacket, ready to leave, Preston also put down his utensils, "Let me walk you out."

"No need."

about walking out

lead the way,

you insist, Mr.

play the coy card. After all, it was Preston who had brought her here, so naturally, he should take the responsibility to see her off. Stepping outside the Tyler estate, Preston,

thought to herself: He's

Freya couldn't fathom

the elusive Susan from

Impossible.

identity so meticulously that it would

through her guise, Preston had

suddenly said, "I'm offering you another chance to tell

"What?"

situation, Preston accelerated down the

felt the car push her back into her seat as Preston's speed hit alarming levels, even seeming to

urged Preston

was pitch black, visibility was near zero, and the road's lights were out, making

mile ahead. If you don't come clean, we might as well take a

froze, "Are

decent