NovelBookChapter 966: "She's into you?" Freya asked, the realization only now dawning.
Ellis paused as he sorted the vegetables, then replied, "Not anymore." No woman would admire a man who lived off his girlfriend.
Except Freya. His wonderful girlfriend.
An hour later, Ellis and Freya had finished their dinner. Knowing she had work to get back to, Ellis didn't hold her up, letting her go once they were finished.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, over at Ellis's parents' home, Claire curiously told Caldwell and Kendra about Ellis being a kept man. But the couple had already heard that story and didn't react much.
Once Claire hung up, they turned to another topic.
"I wonder if Claire brought up Freya with Ellis today," Kendra said, her face a complicated mix of concern and thoughtfulness.
"Just call and find out." "Why don't you call?" "I'm not calling." Kendra shot Caldwell a sharp look, then picked up the phone herself and dialed Ellis.
Ellis wasn't the least bit surprised. Claire had left upset, and with her temperament, it was inevitable she'd go crying to his parents.
After a few brief pleasantries, Kendra hesitated before bringing it up.
"Ellis, there's something we need to ask." Stay updated with gVlnoves"Go ahead." "Did you know Freya was married before?" "And what of it?" Ellis hadn't seen that coming.
Kendra and Caldwell exchanged glances, clearly unsure how best to approach the rest.
"Does it bother you?" Ellis asked, his voice low and even.
"No, of course not! Freya's a lovely girl. How could we possibly mind?" Kendra replied quickly, though concern lingered in her voice. "We just worried that you might." They knew their son. He was a perfectionist to the core. They had no idea how he'd react.
"I don't mind," Ellis answered, calm and composed. "I'm serious about building a life with her." If there was anything to be bothered about, it was his own delay. If he'd stepped up sooner, Freya would never have been hurt by Kristian.
"That's good," Kendra said with visible relief. "Support her with her work, share her burdens. Your dad can manage things here."
Caldwell's face darkened instantly. That wasn't what they'd agreed on! They were supposed to pass the company to Ellis this year and travel the world.
"Okay." Ellis didn't need to see his father's expression expression. He could already te picture it As soon as the call ended, Caldwell turned to Kendra, clearly displeased.
"Kendra!" "What?"
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