Chapter 1195:
Their idea of getting married had blossomed during a twhen everything felt perfect. Freya gave her sister's
hair a gentle tousle. Jarrett made a wonderful boyfriend, but marriage was a completely different world. All she
wanted was for both of them to step into marriage because they truly meant it, not because the moment felt
sweet.
During the next several days, Freya kept her distance from Ellis. No real reason drove her to do so, except for
how she had sidestepped their conversation by ending the last call.
One afternoon, just as Freya was getting ready to leave work, her phone rang.
Kendra’s voice cthrough. “Freya, there's something I'd like to talk about.”
“Of course. What's on your mind?”
Kendra hesitated, searching for the right words. Speaking bluntly might put Freya in an awkward spot, and she
knew it.
Picking up on the hesitation, Freya decided to get straight to the point. “Were you hoping to spend a few days at
my place?”
“Would you mind?”
“I'd love that.”
“Really?!” Kendra’s excitement was infectious, like a child given a treat. “Of course.” If her own mother were still
alive, Freya imagined she'd be just as enthusiastic. The thought brought a pang.
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That last conversation with Ellis had lingered in her mind. It hit her—Hugh'’s affection for Anita wasn't just
routine. It was genuine. Even Anita had moments of girlish joy around him, and no one could pretend like that for
long if it was only habit.
“So, when do you want to cby? | can drive over and pick you up,” Freya offered, shaking off her reflections.
“That's not necessary,” Kendra said, not wanting Freya to go out of her way. “I'll have Ellis bringinstead.”
Freya went quiet for a second.
“I don’t mind you coming out here,” a new voice joined the line, smooth and relaxed. Ellis had taken the phone.
“We'll be here waiting.”
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“Don’t give him attention. He’s just messing around.”
“Not at all.”
Kendra gave him a playful scolding, then assured Freya she didn’t need to worry about the drive.
Once the call ended, Freya let out a
tired sigh and rubbed her forehead.
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After pulling herself together, she grabbed her car keys and set out for the villa she and Ellis shared.
It was past three when Ellis showed
up with Kendra. As soon as Kendra
stepped out, she greeted Freya With
warmth and enihusiadm. Freya
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