She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243 That Man Called Again

Still, Freya had no idea just how deeply those words had struck Kristian.

A friend of hers? Was he Freya’s boyfriend? Wasn’t she the one who always claimed she couldn’t stand getting too close to any man? So why hadn’t she pulled away from this man who stood beside her like he belonged there? Did she actually have feelings for him?

Kristian’s thoughts spun like a hurricane inside his head.

Had logic not kept his emotions in check, he might’ve stormed up to her and dragged her away on impulse, demanding to know what was going on between them–just like he had before.

But now, he was composed, painfully aware of his place.

To her, he was nothing more than an ex–husband. He had no right to bother her anymore.

“Let’s go.” Ellis cut through the tension. “Trent and Frederick are still waiting over there.”

“Okay,” Freya replied.

She didn’t spare Kristian a second glance, brushing past him like he was just another stranger on the street.

The space between them stretched wide, until it felt like they no longer existed in the same world.

Kristian stayed rooted in place, unable to move, lost in thought.

The image of Freya’s cold, distant face as she passed him kept replaying in his mind, like a slow, haunting reel.

“Mr. Shaw? Mr. Shaw? Mr. Shaw!” Gerard called out several times. Finally, he raised his voice.

Kristian didn’t so much as flinch. “I can hear you.”

“Should we go now?” Gerard asked gently. He knew Kristian was hurting, but some things couldn’t be soothed with sympathy.

Kristian said nothing.

Gerard didn’t dare say another word.

Moments passed. Then, without warning, Kristian turned and started walking in the direction Freya had gone.

Gerard blinked in surprise and hurried after him, lowering his voice.

“You’re divorced. Even if she has someone new, you’ve got no right to interfere.”

Kristian stopped cold in his tracks, the air around him instantly chill.

Gerard’s heart skipped a beat.

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Damn it. He’d hit a nerve.

“You think that’s someone she likes?” Kristian’s voice was eerily calm, detached–but his eyes betrayed him, brimming with turmoil.

“I can’t say for sure,” Gerard admitted, “but they seem close,”

Kristian didn’t respond. He just kept walking,

When the group returned dressed in their sports gear, they spotted someone already sitting on a bench nearby.

It was Kristian. His gaze never wavered from Freya,

“Freya…” Frederick asked nosily, “is your ex–husband seriously here just to see you?”

“It has nothing to do with me,” she said coolly, her voice flat.

Frederick was ready to keep poking for more gossip, but got dragged off to play the opening match.

Ellis stayed behind with Freya, the two of them chatting casually, nothing too personal.

And yet, even that sight was enough to stir a twinge of jealousy in Kristian’s chest.

He couldn’t hear what they were talking about, but watching her speak so patiently made his heart grow

unbearably heavy.

“Mr. Shaw, out of sight, out of mind,” Gerard muttered, unable to handle the gloomy atmosphere. “If it hurts to see her with someone else, maybe we should leave.”

Kristian didn’t answer.

Right now, at least he could still look at her.

If he left, he wouldn’t even have that.

Time passed. Frederick eventually wore himself out, and Ellis stepped in to replace him.

As Kristian watched the game intensify, he realized it was time. He told Gerard to stay put and then got up. making his way toward Freya.

Frederick, noticing him approach, leaned over and whispered nervously, “Freya, your ex’s walking over.”

“You don’t have to keep pointing it out,” Freya said calmly. “We’re basically strangers now.”

Her thoughts were elsewhere.

Could Trent hang on just a little longer? She really didn’t want to go up against Ellis.

Just as that crossed her mind, Kristian arrived at her side. Ellis noticed the change instantly. His focus sharpened, and he began playing with more vigor.

Trent, catching the ball, paused in confusion. What was going on? He followed Freya’s gaze and suddenly, everything made sense.

“Freya,” Kristian said.

She glanced over at him, her expression neutral. “What is it?”

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“Well…” The usual frost in Kristian’s voice was gone. His eyes brimmed with conflicting emotions. “I want to talk to you about whoever’s behind Ashley.”

Her focus shifted, eyes narrowing slightly.

That look, that complete attention–just on him–was something he hadn’t seen in ages.

“Did he contact you?” she asked.

Kristian faltered. The answer was no.

But he was desperate to be alone with her. So he gave her another reason. “No. I just think we should discuss it more thoroughly, and be ready for anything.”

“There’s no need right now,” Freya replied coolly. “We’ll talk about it if Ashley hears from him.”

Right then, her phone rang. Ashley’s name lit up the screen.

She glanced at the court, then answered. “Hello?”

“He called me.” Ashley’s voice trembled, thick with fear.

“What did he say?” Freya asked, tone sharp.

“He asked about your relationship progress. I said exactly what you told me to.” Her voice dropped lower. “But

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“But what?”

“He sounded… suspicious.”

Freya’s brow furrowed.

“Send me the recording of the call,” she said, voice clear and urgent.

“I can’t…” Ashley was almost in tears.

Freya frowned.

Before she could press further, Ashley explained, “My phone died right after I recorded it. I couldn’t turn it back on. I just got a new one and called you.”

Freya’s heart dropped. Something wasn’t right. “Where are you now?”

“On the road, heading home.”