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Freya hadn’t eaten dinner and was craving something warm to fill her stomach, so she agreed.
As soon as she sat down, her stomach growled.
York was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, “Sister–in–law, you… didn’t have dinner?”
“Mm.”
York immediately felt embarrassed. “Sorry, sister–in–law, it’s all my fault…”
“It’s fine. I wasn’t hungry before.”
York looked at her gentle smile, and he felt a bit uncomfortable inside.
He really thought Freya was a wonderful person.
But it was a shame that his brother just didn’t like her…
When Matteo and the others returned home after celebrating with Raven, it was already nearly 1
- AM.
The butler, seeing that Matteo had returned so late with Isabella, asked with concern, “Why so late?”
Matteo replied with a brief “Mm” and didn’t elaborate.
He sent Isabella back to her room, and then, upon returning to his room and turning on the light, didn’t see Freya. He asked the butler, “She didn’t come back tonight?”
“Madam? No, she hasn’t returned.”
Matteo was somewhat surprised.
It seemed like Freya hadn’t been home much lately.
Such frequent absences were rare.
Could something serious have happened at her family?
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Isabella had been spending a lot of time with Raven recently and was having a great time.
When she woke up in the morning, she had a big smile on her face, feeling very content and in a
good mood. She suddenly thought of Freya and happily hugged her stuffed animal, rushing to the
master bedroom. “Mom! Mom!”
The bedroom door was open, but no one was inside.
Isabella’s face fell, and just then, Matteo came out of the walk–in closet.
She hurriedly asked, “Dad, where’s Mom?”
Matteo was slowly tying his tie and replied indifferently, “She’s not at home.”
“Not at home? Why?”
“If you want to know, ask her.”
“Okay.”
Isabella picked up her phone and called Freya.
Freya had just finished her run and, seeing Isabella’s call, answered it without thinking. Before she
could speak, Isabella asked eagerly, “Mom! Where are you?”
Freya didn’t answer right away. Instead, she asked, “What’s up, Bella? Do you need something?”
Except for Jessica, no one knew where she was staying right now.
She was really enjoying her independent life and didn’t want to be disturbed.
So, for now, she wasn’t planning to tell Isabella where she was living.
Isabella, with the phone on speaker, lay on the bed that belonged to Freya and Matteo, pouting as
she coquettishly said, “I miss you, Mom. Can you take me to school in a bit?”
Freya said, “Mom’s place is a bit far from your school. I won’t make it in time to pick you up today. Maybe next time.”
“Oh… Okay.” Isabella sounded a little disappointed but then immediately requested, “Mom, you must take me to school tomorrow morning, okay?”
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Freya hesitated and didn’t respond immediately.
She wasn’t particularly eager to go back there.
Not speaking, Freya’s hesitation didn’t escape Matteo, who had been listening in on the conversation.
He was a bit surprised.
After all, despite everything going on at Freya’s Miller family, he thought that with how much Freya
valued her daughter, she would have agreed without hesitation to fulfill this small request.
Freya said, “How about letting Dad take you instead?”
Isabella really missed Freya.
Her request had been denied, and she felt wronged, her eyes welling up with tears. “No, I want you
to take me. You haven’t taken me to school in a while – except for yesterday.”
Since she insisted, Freya said, “Okay, Mom will take you tomorrow.”
She agreed, not because she felt sorry for Isabella, but because, since she had given birth to her, she
had to be responsible for her.
Isabella’s face finally regained its smile.
Matteo put on his watch and noticed his daughter wanted to continue talking. He reminded her, “If you don’t go downstairs to eat breakfast soon, you’ll be late.”
Isabella exclaimed, “Ah, I haven’t brushed my teeth or washed my face yet! Mom, I’m going to brush my teeth and wash my face first, I’ll talk to you later!”
Without waiting for Freya to respond, she hurriedly hung up the phone.
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