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."

sure about walking

and without Preston to lead the

if you insist, Mr.

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, this

thought to herself: He's

car as Preston drove. Freya couldn't fathom why Preston had insisted on

he suspect she was the elusive

Impossible.

that it would

pierce through her

a fork in the road, Preston suddenly said, "I'm offering you another chance to tell

"What?"

the situation, Preston accelerated down

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

urged Preston to

black, visibility was near zero, and the road's lights were out, making it a forbidden path.

come clean,

"Are you

decent