She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 286 What If Kristian Never Recovers Greta paused halfway through her typing, fingers hovering above the keys, then decided it wasn't worth the worry anymore.

Since Ellis was so naturally good at looking after Freya, they might as well stop worrying too much Once she finished her honey water, Freya settled onto the spotless carpet. Her eyes shimmered with silent unease, her face shaded with quiet sorrow.

Night was never ideal for making serious decisions-or for drinking too much.

Even someone as composed and level-headed as Freya found her thoughts spinning under the weight of alcohol. She didn't know why, but visions of Kristian's injuries, with his nervous system in serious jeopardy, kept replaying in her mind, growing larger until they were impossible to ignore.

"Captain." Her voice was barely a whisper, uncertain and small, like a child who'd lost her bearings.

To her, Ellis could do anything.

No matter the problem, whether practical or emotional, he always managed to talk them through it, guiding them forward, earning their trust without them even realizing it.

Ellis eased down beside her, casting her a sideways glance. "What's wrong?" "What if Kristian never recovers?" Freya wrapped her arms around her knees, resting her chin on top. "How am I supposed to face his family?" Kristian was the successor to Shaw Group, Lionel's most treasured grandson, and the cherished son of Melinda and Isaac.

If Lawrence were to declare that Kristian would never recover, Freya truly didn't know what she would do. "Lawrence hasn't reached any conclusions yet. Don't work yourself up." Ellis said evenly, recognizing that emotion was clouding her thoughts. "With his expertise, it's unlikely the outcwill be too severe." Freya lifted her gaze to him, her usually serene eyes now muddled with doubt. "Really?" she asked. "When have I ever lied to you?" Ellis shot back.

Freya paused, thinking it through, then gave a small shake of her head.

He had never lied to her.

0.0% 14:42 < Chapter 286 What if Kristian Never Recovers "Go take a shower and get ssleep "Ellis gave her hair a gentle tousle, his broad hand was warm and steady, offering a quiet kind of reassurance "Tomorrow morning. I'll go with you to see Lawrence and ask about Kristian's condition." "Okay." Freya nodded.

"Can you stand on your own?" "Yeah." As she made her way toward the bedroom, Ellis couldn't help but think she was perhaps a bit too trusting for her own good.

He called out to her. "Treya." "Hmm?" She turned around, still looking a little out of it.

Ellis pressed his lips together, swallowing the words that nearly cout. "Never mind. Go showrer-and wear something warm before you cback out." After all, he was retired now. He could protect her. There was no need for her to carry so much on her shoulders.

"Alright." Freya turned and stepped into the bedroom.

She closed the door quietly behind her, gathered her clothes, and went to shower, needing a moment alone to collect herself.

The hot water was sobering. As the steam curled around her, her skin took on a soft flush, droplets clung to her long, curled lashes, and her complexion glowed with delicate clarity.

Ellis waited just outside the whole time.

Roughly twenty minutes later, Freya stepped out of the bathroom.

She wore soft cotton pajamas, her damp hair wrapped up, the curve of her neck especially pale and graceful under the dim light.

Most of the alcohol had faded from her system. She let her hair fall loose and gently patted it dry with a towel before stepping out the door.

When Ellis saw her hair still wet, he frowned slightly. What was she thinking, wandering around like that on a chilly night? "Captain, I'm fine now." Freya stood in the doorway, trying to look composed. "You should get srest. "Chere," Ellis said, his tone low and quiet.

Freya blinked, confused. She hesitated, then walked over.

Before she could figure out what was happening, Ellis picked up a hair dryer and started drying her hair. Freya stiffened, caught off guard, wondering if he even realized just how intimate this gesture was.

"Captain..." 27.2% 14:42 13 ||| = < Chapter 256 What it tiener ener "What is it?" 19 seked, his hand moving gently through the red, though mide he felt triply nervous fi was his first tdoing anything like this, whd be aren't ears if he tugged hey hate of if the dryer was too hot Treys took the hab dryer from him and ewitched off The room fell inte en immediate huch "I can do it mysell, really," she murmured, a trace of discomfort in her destow "You should get ssteep it's been a long day for you, too "Alright. 1lis didn't push it. "Callif anything comes up" Treya nodded "Okay" He gave her one last glance to make sure she was alright before getting up to leave Freza walked him to the door, murmuring her thanks as he stepped into his own apartment.

Once they were both back in their rooms, Freya shut the door behind her and quietly finished drying her hair alone.

She had always thought that drying someone's hair was something reserved for loved ones-parents, siblings.

or a partner Having Ellis do it just felt... strange.

Once her hair was dry, Freya lay down in bed.

Before sleeping, she checked her phone for missed messages and saw one from Melvin.

Her friend might be up to something with her? Who? She typed back without much thought, "Who do you mean?" At that moment, Melvin was still at home, waiting for a response from Freya.

Ever since Ellis joined the office, Freya hadn't needed Melvin to drive her around anymore. Many of the things he used to do for her had quietly been taken over by Ellis.

That shift left Melvin feeling a little uneasy about his role.

So when he saw her message pop up, he quickly typed, "Ellis Lambert." But right before hitting send, he hesitated. Freya seemed to treat Ellis awfully well.

What if she liked him? Wouldn't he be handing over a confession on a silver platter? For a moment, Melvin wavered, uncertain if he should go through with it.

Freya waited a while but got no reply. Figuring he'd fallen asleep, she set her phone down on the nightstand and drifted off.

In the end, Melvin didn't send the message. He decided to wait until the next day- he'd find up at work.

way to bring it 562% 14:42 13 m 111 0 < Chapter 286 What If Kristian Never Recovers What he didn't expect was that neither Freya nor Ellis showed up at the office the next morning

Later that morning, Freya sent Melvin a message saying she wouldn't be in.

then made a call to Lawrence, letting him know she was beading to the base Lawrence wasn't thrilled. He'd promised Kristian that Freya wouldn't get involved in any of this again.

Letting her visit now would mean breaking that promise. He knew Kristian well. There was no telling what kind of mess that would stir up.

But Freya wasn't just anyone. She was K, someone with a reputation Lawrence couldn't afford to antagonize.

A migraine started to bloom behind his temples.

After weighing his options, he gave her an alternative. "How about this? I can show you Kristian's medical reports, but I can't let you visit him." "I don't need to," Freya replied coolly, phone in hand. She didn't want to make things difficult for him. "Ellis Lambert will see him." Lawrence froze. Could it really be the Ellis Lambert he knew?