She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 230

Chapter 230 Freya's Unexpected Agreement

Farrah fell quiet for a beat, but in the end, she chose to take Freya's advice to heart. "Alright."

"Just take it easy and take good care of yourself," Freya said gently, her voice reassuring. "Forget all the Yates

family nonsense. Just think about whether you truly want this child and if you're ready to step into motherhood."

"Freya..." Farrah's voice wavered, heavy with emotion.

Freya had always had a soft spot for her female friends, always offering warmth and support. "Yes?"

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it," Freya replied with a soft smile. Then she added, "Once you divorce Felipe, I'll help you find a

new place and a different agency. That way, you can finally put sdistance between you and the Yates

family."

"Okay. Thanks again," Farrah murmured.

Freya offered a few more words of comfort before hanging up the call.

She knew better than most that pregnant women needed to be surrounded by love-and if Felipe couldn't give

that, she certainly would.

Life could be rich and full with family, true friends, and a little self-love. Romance wasn't the only path to

happiness.

Once the call ended, Freya went back to soaking up the sun.

It wasn't until dusk that she finally made her way to the study to organize the pile

of dirt she had gathered on Norah, ensuring it would be neat and easy for Josiah to go through.

By the tshe wrapped everything up, it was already past nine.

After wishing Ethel and Hugh a good night, she took a relaxing bath and headed off to bed.

Her days usually ran on a well-kept routine.

The next morning, as Freya shared breakfast with Hugh and Ethel, Hugh's phone rang. It was Vivien.

The gist of the call? She wanted to meet with Hugh and his family.

He put the phone on speaker, and after hearing her request, he instinctively glanced at both Freya and Ethel.

"Not today, I've got a few things to take care of."

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"But today's Mom's birthday," Vivien's voice cthrough the speaker, sounding just a touch pitiful. "Are you

really not coming?"

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Hugh hesitated, caught in the middle.

If he went, he'd be breaking his promise to spend quality twith his daughters.

But if he didn't go... well, it was Cheryl's birthday.

"Mom went out early this morning to buy tons of groceries, all to cook something special for you and the girls,"

Vivien added, her voice laced with disappointment. "If you don't come, it'll just go to waste."

Just as Hugh was about to turn her down, Freya spoke up. "We'll head over later." Hugh was stunned.

So was Ethel.

Vivien, too, was caught off guard by Freya's unexpected agreement.

She was well aware of how much Freya resented her, and yet... Freya had said yes.

"Mina?" Hugh asked, his tone uncertain.

"We don't have much going on today, and it won't take long," Freya explained calmly. Her outlook had shifted.

Once upon a time, she had selfishly believed their father belonged only to her, Ethel, and their mother.

But after uncovering the truth about her parents’ past, her heart had softened. She had learned to let go.

As long as Cheryl and Vivien didn't cafter the Briggs Group or mess with her family, she could live with

the rest.

The Briggs Group was built from the ground up by her parents’ partnership, and Freya wasn't about to let anyone

lay a finger on it.

Ethel's eyes gleamed with surprise. "Are we really going?"

"Yes."

"For real?" Hugh echoed.

Freya nodded firmly. "Yeah. For real."

Seeing that she meant it, Hugh gave Vivien his answer. "We'll be there later."

"Great! Mom and | will be waiting," Vivien responded quickly.

Once she hung up, she passed the news along to Cheryl.

Cheryl was just as taken aback. Her tone turned light. "Did Freya really agree to this?"

"Yes," Vivien replied truthfully. "After she said yes, Mr. Briggs and Ethel agreed too."

Cheryl didn't respond right away.

Vivien stood quietly, knowing better than to speak out of turn with her mother.

"From now on, you need to get along with Freya and Ethel," Cheryl said seriously. "But don't overdo it." "As long

as Freya doesn't object, | can marry Hugh."

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“But..... I've already upset her before," Vivien said nervously.

"Everyone makes mistakes. Just behave properly from now on," Cheryl told her firmly, "This time, don't mess

things up."

Vivien fidgeted, gripping her sleeves. "Okay."

Cheryl glanced at her, as if she had more to say, but ended up releasing ang, weary sigh.

She didn't linger, and got to work preparing lunch for five-something that would take a while.

Back at the breakfast table, Freya was still sipping her drink. Ethel, unable to contain her curiosity, asked softly,

"Mina, didn't you really dislike them before? Why go now?"

Hugh turned toward Freya too, clearly wondering the sthing.

"Ms. Newman is Dad's current partner,” Freya replied plainly. “It's only right for

him to be with her on her

birthday."

Ethel's gaze softened, a flicker of understanding in her eyes, while Hugh felt a quiet ache in his chest. If only

Freya didn't always have to be the mature one.

"I won't stay long," Freya added. "I'll leave right after lunch."

Normally, she wouldn't have bothered going. But this time, she intended to have a

word with Cheryl.

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She knew things couldn't drag on like this. Eventually, people would start whispering about Cheryl being Hugh's

kept woman, and that kind of gossip wouldn't do any favors for his name.

"If you don't want to go, you really don't have to. Don't force yourself," Hugh told her after a moment of

thought.

"I'm not forcing anything," Freya said, finishing the last of her milk. Then she looked at Hugh and gave him a

heads-up. “I'm mostly going to talk to her about your situation. She needs to make a decision-either stay or go.

Hugh nodded. He trusted Freya not to act rashly. "Alright."

He understood exactly what she meant.

Sconversations were better had by Freya than by him.

Ethel, seeing how serious things had gotten, chose to stay quiet about what she'd wanted to say.

She'd find another tto bring it up. Now wasn't it-especially not with both her father and Freya likely to

disagree.

After breakfast, Hugh made a quick call to have Cheryl's birthday gift delivered ahead of them.

Around ten o'clock, a driver cto take them to Cheryl's house.

When they arrived, Vivien crunning out like an eager child, her face lit up with excitement. "Mr. Briggs,

Freya, Ethel-you're here! Please, cin."

Freya's brows knit together slightly, still uneasy with Vivien's enthusiasm.

"Alright," Ethel said brightly, her smile innocent as ever. "Calm down a little."

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"I see." Vivien replied.

Freya quirked a brow, caught off guard by Ethel's directness.

Othel sneaked a glance Freya's way, eyes sparkling with mischief, as if to say,

"Don't you think I'm being

considerate"

Freya let out a soft chuckle and ruffled Ethel's hair with affection.

She Took The House, The Car, And My Heart