She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Kristian Investigates Freya- When Freya arrived at the airport, the clock had already struck half-past twelve.

The next flight from Jeucwell to Alerith departed at two in the afternoon. Leaping from the car, she dashed to the counter, desperately inquiring about potential cancellations.

All online tickets had vanished, leaving her only the hope of a last-minute opening.

But life seldom unfolded according to plan.

Just then, two figures materialized behind her.

A voice-steady yet laced with frost-cut through the air. "Already planning to escape right after filing for divorce?" Freya froze mid-breath.

Turning slowly, she faced Kristian in his impeccable formal attire, Gerard hovering at his side.

"I'm terribly sorry, ma'am, but today's flight to Alerith has no available seats," the staff member explained with practiced courtesy. "If your matter isn't urgent, perhaps consider tomorrow morning's eight o'clock departure." "No, thank you," Freya declined softly.

With planes full and trains booked, driving remained her only option-yet the distance between Jeucwell and Alerith stretched dauntingly before her.

Clutching her documents, she walked toward the exit, her heart heavier than it had ever felt.

"Cancel one ticket for the two o'clock flight to Alerith," Kristian instructed the staff member calmly, noting her urgency.

Gerard's brow furrowed in confusion. "If you cancel, who will handle the meeting?" Kristian's eyes never left Freya's retreating form. "Who said I'm canceling?" Gerard paused, comprehension dawning across his features.

His gaze darted between Freya's still figure and Kristian's resolute profile, embarrassment co expression. "Your identification, please," requested the staff member professionally.

mus At Kristian's subtle nod, Gerard surrendered his ticket and document, which the staff processed with efficiency. The staff member then beckoned Freya back.

0.0% 15:35 13 0 < When the ticket passed into her hands, Freya's emotions tangled within her.

"Thank you," she murmured, keenly aware that Kristian had orchestrated this cancellation specifically for her. "Unnecessary," KKristian responded with characteristic detachment, retrieving the briefcase from Gerard's grasp.

"Once we're airborne, you can explain your attempted escape." Freya offered no rebuttal; her spirit lacked the energy.

Her thoughts remained fixated on the person still under the surgeon's knife, worry etching itself deeper into her heart with each passing moment.

Kristian observed her distraction and discreetly messaged Gerard. "Arrive in Alerith by noon tomorrow." "Understood," cGerard's swift reply.

At precisely two o'clock, the aircraft lifted into the sky.

Freya sat across the aisle from Kristian.

"What draws you to Alerith?" Kristian inquired, his penetrating gaze studying her.

"A family emergency. Someone's hospitalized, and I need to visit," Freya answered truthfully, withho nothing.

Kristian considered this briefly before suggesting, "Would you liketo accompany you?" "That won't be necessary," Freya declined.

"Which medical facility?" Kristian pressed.

"I have no idea too," Freya admitted honestly.

The news had crashed into her world without warning.

Upon hearing about Sheila's unconscious state and blood loss, she had bolted- seeking no details, asking no questions-driven solely by the need to return quickly.

"After landing, I'll join you," Kristian declared with finality, brooking no opposition. "Discover which hospital." Freya persisted in her refusal. "I said there's no need." "I wasn't asking." Kristian's gaze hardened to ice as he stated, "Since I'm traveling to Alerith with you, a visit is only appropriate." Freya said nothing.

She had already formulated a plan to vanish the moment they touched down. sional For the remainder of the flight, she closed her eyes to rest. During these quiet hours, Kristian cas glances her way, observing the weariness and concern etched across her features. He felt an unexpected impulse to smooth away the worried crease between her brows, to grant her peaceful slumber.

Three hours later, the aircraft glided to a stop in Alerith.

Their first-class status afforded them priority disembarkation.

24.5% 13 15:35 > O III < Chapter 20 Kristian investigates Freya Treya and Kristian exited swiftly. Near the airport's main doors, Kristion nored her repeatedly in phone and inquired, "Have you found out which hospital? "Still investigating." Freya replied.

"Very well" "I need to visit the restroom," Freya announced, slipping her phone into pocket with practiced less, her expression betraying nothing Kristian perceived no warning signs and nodded his assent Thirty minutes passed before a representative from his branch office who had arrived to coert kom web, "Mr. Shaw, half an hour has elapsed." Kristian paused, suddenly realizing Freya's restroom visit had extended far beyond ressonable foren

He retrieved her number from his contacts and placed a call. The connection terminated after sin eg Before he could attempt a second call, a message from Freya materialized on his screen. Tve departed. Thank you for the ticket." Kristian's expression darkened as realization dawned. "Freya, you truly are something el "Sir?" The manager's anxiety was palpable.

"To the company," Kristian responded icily, his command distilled to just three words.

Once settled in the vehicle, contemplating Freya's calculated disappearance, frustration and anger surged through him.

He decisively opened his email application, entered a specific recipient address, and began composing "I need comprehensive information about Freya Shaw from Alerith: Her photograph is attached. Nyour price for complete details." This message was intended for a hacker he had encountered online at nineteen. Their communication was infrequent, but when either faced challenges, they unhesitatingly provided assistance Considerable thad passed since their last exchange.

Meanwhile, Freya occupied the passenger seat of a pristine white sports car, enduring an unceasing stream of chatter from the driver beside her, as if he sought to compensate for two years of unspoken words.

"Freya, are you actually listening to what I'm saying?" Frederick asked.

vibrant casual Dressed in youthful radiated attire, his cherubid face boyish charm. Freya responded with characteristic bluntness. "You're making excessive noise." Frederick deflated instantly. "Have your feelings fordiminished?" "Continue speaking, and you'll complete this journey on foot," Freya stated with surgical precision.

Frederick fell silent immediately. He understood that truly provoking her would yield severe consequences! As they approached the hospital, anxiety gripped Freya once more. "Is Sheila genuinely stable?" 0 15.35 O III Chapter 20 Kristian Investigates Freya "You're familiar with my sister's medical expertise, aren't you?" Frederick reassured her, recognizing her concern. "When news of Sheila's accident reached her, she volunteered to treat her personally. She understands Sheila's significance in your life." Freya experienced marginal relief.

Before disembarking from the plane, she hadn't anticipated Frederick waiting for her at the airport.

When his message appeared after landing, surprise washed over her. Only after entering his vehicle did she learn that her father had arranged for someone to meet her following their conversation. Frederick had coincidentally been at the hospital with Hugh and assumed the responsibility of collecting her. These thoughtless individuals-hadn't they considered she might not be able to get a ticket? Her phone suddenly vibrated against her palm.

Freya absently unlocked the screen to discover an email from an account she had seldom used during the past two years.