She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 179

Chapter 179 Why The Change Of Heart

"Don't go thinking Freya's gonna fall for you just 'cause you've got a pretty face." Lionel couldn't go a single day

without tossing a jab at Kristian. "She's not that shallow."

Kristian kept his tone easy. "She's not shallow-she just happens to have a thing for handsguys."

"Well, that only proves she's got good taste."

"You're not wrong."

And with that, Lionel was momentarily silenced.

Their playful back-and-forth was practically a daily ritual. Still, no matter how often Lionel poked fun, he never

truly got mad at Kristian, and Kristian never took any of it to heart.

Kristian noticed Lionel watching him and raised a brow. "What's wrong?"

"I'm trying to figure out the odds of Freya being drawn in by that face of yours." Lionel looked genuinely pensive,

as though this was a question worthy of deep reflection. "I hear young women these days go for pretty boys.

Your cousin's like that. So are all those girls on TV."

Kristian might've lacked confidence in a lot of areas, but not when it cto his looks. For that, he could only

thank his parents-those genes matched up a little too perfectly with Freya's preferences.

"Why not try switching up your hair or wardrobe a bit?" Lionel had never been a fan of men putting too much

effort into their appearance. To him, it felt like a hit to masculinity.

But now, he was ready to throw all that aside just to help his grandson catch Freya's eye.

Kristian looked genuinely puzzled. "I thought you didn't like Freya at first. Why the change of heart?"

Lionel had always been old-fashioned, even hoping Kristian would marry someone of equal status.

When Kristian first married Freya, Lionel had been openly displeased.

But later on, even before knowing Freya's background, he'd started thinking Kristian might not even be good

enough for her.

It was a complete turnaround.

"Because Treya's a kind soul." Lionel didn't go into his usual speech about what Freya had done for him.

"Even though | didn't take to her at first, she's always treatedwith respect." He looked back fondly, a soft

note in his voice. "Even when you weren't around, she was kind to me."

Kristian stayed quiet, listening.

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"She's genuine. Kind. Got a good heart."

"Yeah," Kristian agreed softly, but his mind was already drifting to old memories of Freya.

"Yeah' is all you've got?" Lionel scoffed, clearly unimpressed. "If you can't win her back, then don't bother getting

married at all."

Kristian didn't even hesitate. "Alright."

Lionel stared at him, narrowing his eyes like he was trying to see right through him. "You serious?"

"Yeah," Kristian answered, calm and sure.

He'd been married once, yet still felt clueless about what it really meant.

But watching his parents lately, he thought maybe he was starting to get it. Just a little.

"Alright then," Lionel said.

They chatted a bit more, and just as Lionel was about to ask Kristian to call Freya and find out where she was,

the butler walked in with her. "Ms. Briggs has arrived."

Both Lionel and Kristian turned toward the door.

Sure enough, Freya had come. Lionel immediately got to his feet, his face lighting up. "Freya!"

"Happy birthday, Lionel," she greeted him.

She was dressed in a soft-toned sweater and a beret, her look gentler than usual. Lionel beamed. "Thank you,

con in, have a seat!"

"Sure." Freya nodded politely.

As she settled in, the butler stepped over and handed Lionel a box. "Sir, this is the gift Ms. Briggs brought for

you."

"Your being here is more than enough. No need for presents." Still, the grin on Lionel's face gave him away.

That's how elders were. Even if they said gifts weren't necessary, having both you and a present show up? That

was the sweet spot.

Lionel opened the box, and the smile that spread across his face couldn't be contained.

Inside was a rare chess set.

Each piece was crafted from agate, amber, and gemstones, designed through painstaking methods and hard to

cby.

Countless collectors had longed for it, yet it remained forever out of reach.

"Freya, where'd you find this?" Lionel examined the pieces with glee. "I've had my

eye on this set forever and could never track it down."

Freya offered a warm smile. "I'm glad you like it."

"Con!" Lionel was practically giddy. "Play a gwith me."

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"Okay." Freya never said no to Lionel's requests.

Kristian stayed quiet, watching from the side as Freya settled into the game. Her right hand moved with elegant

ease, slender fingers gliding each piece across the board with quiet focus.

Just watching het was a treat.

Halfway through the match, Lionel finally remembered his grandson's presce. After placing a piece, he spoke.

"Freya, what do you think of Kristian?"

Freya instinctively glanced his way.

She'd noticed him the moment she stepped into the back yard.

That light-colored casual outfit made him stand out more than usual. After one quick look, she'd looked away

She knew herself too well.

"What do you mean?" She pulled her gaze from his face and made her next

move.

Lionel picked up a chess piece and spoke at his usual relaxed pace. "His looks." "He's charming." Freya answered

truthfully. Lying wasn't her thing. Kristian was handsome-especially like this, dressed down in casuals. Without

the suit, he lost that intimidating business edge and looked far more approachable. "Would you consider keeping

him around just to look at?" Lionel chuckled. "Like eye candy. Something nice to have on display."

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Freya didn't respond.

Kristian felt the need to cut in. "Grandpa, I'm a person."

"So what?" Lionel huffed. “Doesn't mean a person can't be ornamental. Still, even

if you wanted to be, that doesn't mean she would want you around. Isn't that right, Freya?"

Kristian turned to her, locking eyes without hesitation.

Freya stayed poised and cool. "Lionel, it's your move."

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