She Took The House The Car And My Heart

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Chapter 69 Was Ashley Deceiving Him

If it were any other day, Freya would have stirred awake by now.

Instead, she remained in a deep slumber, her body surrendering to complete exhaustion.

At the door, Kristian pressed Freya's limp finger against the lock, granting them access.

He carried her up to the second floor. Unfamiliar with the layout, he methodically opened doors until the second

room revealed Freya's personal belongings scattered about.

With gentle movements, he removed her shoes and eased her onto the bed. Just as his fingers reached for her

collar to help her change, her eyes snapped open.

Her hand darted out, gripping his wrist with surprising strength.

"It's me," Kristian murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.

Recognition flickered in her eyes before they fluttered closed again, her consciousness slipping back into the

realm of dreams.

Kristian's brow furrowed as he observed this reaction. Had something in her past conditioned her to this

defensive awakening?

Her response seemed less like normal waking and more like an instinctive safety check-a survival mechanism

that needed confirmation of security before allowing her to drift back into vulnerability.

After changing Freya into her nightclothes, Kristian settled beside the bed, watching her peaceful form.

The realization struck him that despite their connection, he knew precious little about her history or the

experiences that had shaped her.

His phone vibrated against his leg, interrupting his thoughts.

The screen displayed a message from Gerard, "Are you free now?"

Kristian tucked the blanket around Freya's shoulders before slipping out with his phone, careful not to disturb her

rest. He descended to the living room, flicked on the lights, and initiated a call.

Gerard perked up instantly at the connection.

His employer was still awake.

"Good evening, Mr. Shaw," he said promptly, a hint of nervousness coloring his tone.

“What is it?” Kristian's voice remained measured, betraying no emotion.

"You askedto investigate Miss Bradley's illness and I've completed the inquiry." Gerard's thoroughness

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explained why Kristian tolerated his occasional impertinence. "The findings differ somewhat from your previous

understanding."

Kristian positioned himself by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing into the darkness outside. "Tell me."

"Miss Bradley has documented hospitalizations and treatments for stomach cancer abroad," Gerard explained,

carefully framing the information. "However, domestically, there are no outpatient records whatsoever."

Kristian paused, the phone clutched in his hand as realization dawned: "You're suggesting Ashley's critical illness

is fabricated."

"Outpatient records are typically maintained for two years," Gerard offered diplomatically, seeking to avoid

uncomfortable conclusions. "She might have undergone examination stago."

Without another word, Kristian terminated the call.

His mind raced back six months to when Ashley had called him. She had mentioned receiving her diagnosis

report just one day before their breakup. The document allegedly confirmed her terminal condition, accompanied

by treatment records from overseas facilities.

If she had received the report the day before their separation, the examination must have occurred only days

earlier.

Though hospitals officially kept outpatient records for two years, many institutions didn't purge their systems

immediately after this period elapsed. Retention periods were often extended beyond official policy.

Was Ashley deceiving him? The thought materialized and was dismissed almost instantaneously.

What motive would drive her to such deception? If she desired his companionship, why initiate their breakup at

all?

Conflicted thoughts swirled through his mind.

He typed a message to Gerard, "Is your investigation accurate?"

"Absolutely," cthe swift reply. "To eliminate any possibility of error, | conducted three separate verifications,

with identical results each time." Kristian absently rubbed his phone, his mind formulating a strategy.

He trusted Gerard's competence but hesitated to doubt Ashley's integrity. Learning from Liam that Ashley

remained awake, Kristian initiated a call. She answered immediately, her voice trembling with emotion.

"Kristian..." "Why haven't you gone to bed?" he inquired, his analytical mind engaging.

"| feared you'd be angry with me," Ashley confessed, addressing the matter directly. "I don't understand my own

behavior earlier. | truly never intended to malign Ms. Briggs or your brother."

"That's behind us now," Kristian replied, his lips parting slightly. "Once your health improves, I'll arrange a

comprehensive medical examination for you."

Ashley's body tensed involuntarily.

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Sudden anxiety gripped her as her deception hung precariously in the balance "Oh, plow Aunt Howe yourself.

I've already had one recently. I'm perfectly healthy"

"A miscarriage can significantly impact your health," Kristian explained, his eyes betraying a flicker of concern

"Having you examined would alleviate my anxiety." "Alright," Ashley conceded.

His subtle investigation had yielded nothing conclusive.

After encouraging her to retire early, Kristian ended the call and stretched out on the sole for the reg

When morning arrived, Freya awakened in her bedroom, momentarily disoriented. Her recollection X only to

sitting in Kristian's passenger seat, succumbing to fatigue, and leaning against the headrest we key overtook her

Then consciousness had returned.

She dismissed her confusion and prepared to slip her feet into slippers when she noticed she was wearing

pajamas

Without much contemplation, she understood Kristian had been responsible.

Before Ashley's disruptive phone call, he had attended to her needs like this numerous times. After shoppin

expeditions or late-night functions, he would carry her hdirectly,

He would meticulously remove her makeup, help her change, and settle her comfortably beneath the covers Her

only responsibility was to surrender to slumber,

Evidently, she had been profoundly exhausted the previous night, remaining undisturbed even during her

change of clothes.

After showering and selecting fresh attire, Freya descended the stairs with slippers on her feet. Pounding the

corner, she spotted a figure sprawled across the sofa and paused mid-step.

Had he really spent the entire night on that uncomfortable furniture?

Clad in light-colored casual loungewear, she approached and nudged his long leg dangling over the sofa's edge.

"Wake up."

Kristian stirred at her prompting.

Opening his eyes to find her standing before him, he experienced a moment of bewilderment.

"You should leave," Freya stated plainly, her shoulder-length hair cascading over her clothing, enhancing her

detached demeanor

"You're rather unsympathetic," Kristian remarked through the fog of interrupted sleep, massaging his forehead

as he shifted to a sitting position, a migraine beginning to pulse behind his eyes. "If | hadn't carried you inside

last night, you'd still be slumbering in the vehicle."

"Should | express gratitude?" Freya countered, her tone deliberately devoid of warmth.

She wasn't someone who would dismiss previous grievances because of a single act of kindness.

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Kristian pinched the bridge of his nose. Why was she so confrontational at this

early hour? Had he somehow provoked her ire?

Freya disregarded his discomfort and placed a call to order breakfast.

She requested only a single portion.

Though accomplished in many areas, she found cooking tedious and bothersome.

Consequently, she typically relied on delivery services, occasionally preparing simple dishes