She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 If I Were Truly Heartless, I’d Say She…

“Alright,” Kristian murmured, then disconnected the call with a soft click.

He was acutely aware that his family would never embrace Ashley–whether it was the stern disapproval of his parents or the rigid expectations of his grandfather, their hearts had room only for Freya.

With a heavy sigh, he quelled the rising tide of his emotions and set out to the location Freya had sent him, slipping behind the wheel of a random car from the company lot.

Upon his arrival, Freya was already there, her presence as commanding as ever.

Seeing her again after several days stirred a complex whirl of emotions within him. Unlike the typical, tear- streaked heroines of cinema, Freya appeared utterly composed and self–sufficient, which only added to the unsettling, feeling in his gut.

“Besides the news of her pregnancy, what else did Ashley mention to you?” Kristian dove right into the heart of the matter, forgoing any pleasantries as he settled across from Freya.

Without a word, Freya unlocked her phone, pulled up the recording of her call with Ashley, and passed the device to Kristian.

He shot her a puzzled look before pressing play.

The moment Ashley’s strained voice filled the air, a sharp pang clutched at Kristian’s heart. Acting on impulse, he faced Freya and demanded, “Why didn’t you inform me right away?”

Freya’s expression remained undisturbed as she retorted, “And why exactly should I facilitate her communication with you?”

“If she wasn’t in distress, she wouldn’t have reached out to you,” Kristian snapped back, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and concern.

Freya stared in disbelief at his brazen nerve. “Are you provoking a confrontation?”

Kristian’s lips formed a thin line, and he offered no reply.

Without hesitation, he snatched Freya’s phone and hastily dialed Ashley. Noticing Ashley wa:

swiftly unblocked her to ensure the call went through.

cked, he

Freya, too fatigued to engage in further conflict, merely watched his deliberate actions.

The connection was immediate.

“Ms. Briggs…” Ashley’s frail, tremulous voice came from the other end.

“It’s Kristian,” he declared, infusing his tone with a calming assurance, his face softening into a look of concern.

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Chapter 36 If I Were Truly Heartless, I’d Say She Deserved It

Freya’s stomach churned with discomfort.

Silently, she refrained from intervening, fully aware that any objection would merely escalate into a heated

dispute.

“Kristian…” Ashley’s voice cracked, overtaken by tears, her sobs echoing a deep–seated anguish.

“Please, don’t cry, just take a moment,” Kristian said gently. “Why did you Freya you were carrying my child? We both know the reality behind that claim…”

“I was desperate to reach you, and it seemed my only option,” Ashley explained through her tears.

“What exactly happened?” Kristian’s voice was gentle yet firm.

“I…” Ashley’s response was hesitant, her words tinged with reluctance.

Kristian murmured softly, “Take all the time you need.”

After a heavy silence, Ashley spoke, her voice trembling. “Kristian, something terrible happened to me; I was

violated.”

At her words, Kristian felt a jolt of shock, his body rigid with tension.

Tears streamed down Ashley’s cheeks, her cries stifling her breaths.

Seeing her distress, Kristian composed himself, realizing she relied on his strength now more than ever. “Who did this to you?”

“I… I don’t know,” Ashley murmured, her voice breaking as she relayed her ordeal. “Last night, I was out shopping with a friend. Then, I received a message. I thought it was you, saying you missed me and were waiting at a hotel.”

Kristian’s hand clenched around the phone, his knuckles whitening.

“I missed you terribly. I thought perhaps you were hiding from Ms. Briggs and had changed your number to secretly reach out, so I went to the hotel. But once I arrived, I was caught off guard and taken down. The next thing I knew, I woke up and it had already happened…” Ashley’s voice faltered, laden with despair. “Kristian, I was too frightened to contact you, but now, you’re my only refuge.”

Her confession resonated deeply with Kristian.

Immediately, he asked, “Where are you right now?”

“I’m at the apartment you arranged for me,” Ashley replied, her voice a whisper. She lay huddled on the bed, her eyes red and puffy from weeping.

“Hold tight, I’m on my way,” Kristian assured her firmly, his tone resolute. “I’ll be there soon. Don’t worry about anything else.”

“But… what about you and Ms. Briggs?” Ashley queried, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

“I’ll manage the situation,” Kristian asserted firmly.

After concluding the call, he handed the phone back to Freya, his face betraying a storm of emotions. “Effective immediately, our prior agreement is terminated. Ashley is facing difficulties, and I’m compelled to intervene.”

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Freya remained silent, her eyes fixed on him, absorbing the gravity of his declaration.

It was the first time she had ever seen him break a promise since they had met.

“If you think of defying me over the divorce because of this, believe me, I have my methods to persuade you.” Kristian threatened, his tone harsh and unyielding.

Freya felt no urge to contest his words. She was even more determined an him to escape their empty and grotesque marriage.

With a single question weighing on her, she quietly said, “Kristian.”

He slowly looked up, as if bracing for what came next.

“Do you truly hold such affection for Ashley Bradley?” she inquired, her demeanor calm yet piercing

“Yes,” he confirmed with a firm nod.

She pressed on, her voice soft yet laced with contempt, “Enough to keep alienating me time and again?”

Kristian remained silent.

Freya had finished discussing morals with him. She leveled her gaze, her voice firm. “If you decide to go with Ashley and leave Alerith today, the next time we cross paths, we’ll be enemies.”

Ideally, they could part ways amicably with a peaceful divorce and then drift apart as strangers.

However, since he was backing out of their agreement, she was ready to make the separation as challenging for him as possible.

The sting of betrayal had deeply wounded her.

“Can you stop being so immature?” Kristian, clearly annoyed, retorted, “I wouldn’t have violated our agreement if not for Ashley’s grave predicament.”

“That’s none of my concern,” Freya replied, her tone icy.