She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Freya's brow furrowed involuntarily. Had Ashley failed to recognize Liam?

"I harbor no desire to falsely accuse you, but peace will eludeuntil your relationship with Kristian dissolves

completely," Ashley stated bluntly. "I must secure him; he belongs exclusively with me."

"The vehicle contained a dashboard camera," Freya replied, her tone matter-of- fact.

Ashley released a hollow laugh. "Do you honestly believe Kristian will trust your recorded footage over my

testimony?"

She was certain that her injuries and miscarriage would undoubtedly awaken Kristian's protective instincts. That

single encounter before returning hhad unexpectedly resulted in pregnancy...

Keeping the child remained impossible. Even if Kristian attributed it to that regrettable hotel incident and

accepted it now, she couldn't risk it. Kristian's present acceptance offered no guarantee against future

resentment.

The optimal strategy to get rid of the baby involved using Freya to achieve her objective, simultaneously

resolving two problems.

Freya displayed no emotional response, her emotional batteries too drained even for anger.

She knew Kristian would believe Ashley. He had dismissed previous evidence as fabricated, so he would

undoubtedly consider the dashboard footage manipulated as well.

"Didn't you fear the vehicle might not stop, potentially killing or permanently disabling you?" Freya inquired

dispassionately.

"Death would ensure Kristian rememberseternally. Disability would guarantee his heightened devotion,"

Ashley declared feverishly. "Either outcjustifies the risk."

Her circumstances had deteriorated to the point where losing Kristian meant condemning herself to torment.

That horrible man would never release her; he would inflict continuous suffering, rendering existence

unbearable.

Kristian represented her final salvation. She would cling to him regardless of the cost!

"Then hold fast to him," Freya advised coldly. "Prevent anyone from taking him away."

"You cannot take him away from me!" Ashley countered instantly.

Freya regarded her with unmistakable pity.

Such desperate existence truly embodied misery.

She revealed a new insight, her tone maintaining its calm while emotion tinged

her final words. "Who suggested | wanted him?”

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"What are you implying?" Ashley narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

"Your car accident, your hotel incident," Freya began methodically, as she had anticipated this conversation. "If

someone isn't specifically targeting you, how do you explain these occurrences?"

The incident when she was attacked also troubled her thoughts. She had instructed Frederick to investigate, but

the findings diverged significantly from her expectations.

Whoever orchestrated these events remained expertly concealed. Since identifying the culprit proved

impossible, perhaps sharing her suspicions with Ashley might prompt Kristian to launch his own investigation.

A single accident befalling Ashley could reasonably be attributed to Kristian's enemies seeking retribution.

However, the pattern revealed something more calculated-Ashley experiencing an accident that implicated

Freya, followed by Freya's accident involving Ashley. This sequence pointed unmistakably toward someone

harboring deep admiration for Kristian.

"Have you identified the perpetrator?" Ashley's brow creased with concern.

"I haven't," Freya acknowledged, hoping Kristian's resources might yield better results, her voice betraying

subtle emotion. "Perhaps Kristian could assist you with the investigation."

The irony struck her forcefully.

She found herself actually directing Ashley to seek Kristian's help. Ashley paused momentarily, studying Freya's

expression with careful scrutiny. She accepted the truthfulness of Freya's assessment.

From their initial hospital encounter, she had recognized that Freya bore no responsibility for the car incident.

Despite her dislike for Freya, their subsequent interactions had convinced her that Freya valued honesty too

highly to resort to deception.

Under different circumstances, Ashley would have preferred avoiding causing Freya harm. Desperation, however,

had eliminated all other options.

"Freya, | apologize for today's actions," Ashley suddenly offered. "But please understand, | must still place blame

on you."

"I never fully grasped the meaning of hypocrisy until this moment," Freya remarked lightly, delivering a scathing

critique without resorting to vulgarity. "You embody the definition perfectly."

Ashley's complexion flushed crimson with indignation.

"Repeat that!"

"This term seems specifically created to describe you," Freya articulated deliberately. "Never have | encountered

someone who so thoroughly exemplifies hypocrisy, opportunism, and self-righteousness."

'Freya!" Ashley exploded with fury.

Freya disregarded her outburst, anticipating Liam's arrival.

Anyone experiencing a similar incident would have immediately contacted

authorities and preserved evidence o prevent fraudulent claims from succeeding.

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Chapter 65 Hypocrisy

Liam entered approximately ten minutes later.

He offered no introduction, instead delivering several admonishments to Ashley.

His character prevented him from tempering his response merely because she occupied a hospital bed.

Ashley had recklessly rushed toward his vehicle. Had he not applied his brakes swiftly while already traveling at

reduced speed, she would have lost her life that

day.

"What gives you the right?" Ashley bristled at his reproach, her temper flaring uncontrollably. "You struck me

with your vehicle!"

"If you're determined to self-destruct, no one can stop you," Liam responded, maintaining his characteristic

nonchalance as he settled into a chair with crossed legs. "Should you attempt to falsely accuseagain, | will

not hesitate to end your life."

Freya could only stare in stunned silence.

Impressive indeed.

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