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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 |
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 | 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.
“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.”
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“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. “Freya.”
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“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 shower—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
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