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“Mina...” Hugh's heart ached, haunted by the sense that he’d never truly protected her.
“What's done is done.” Freya didn’t want him dwelling on it. “I've never once regretted the choices | made.
Even if the marriage had been a disaster, she had no regrets.
She'd put in the effort. She’d fought for it. But in the end, the story still didn’t have a happy ending—so she
chose a different chapter.
Life doesn’t wait. You keep walking, no matter the road. There are countless crossroads in life, and whichever
turn you take, you shouldn't look back with regret.
“Don’t overthink it, Dad,” Freya added gently. “I'm really happy right now.”
Hugh stared at her for a long moment, then said nothing more.
In the blink of an eye, evening arrived.
Freya changed into something more elegant and left with Hugh for the hotel where Lionel’s birthday banquet
was taking place.
By the tthey stepped into the venue, the place was already buzzing with guests. Unlike typical business
gatherings, tonight's crowd had csolely to celebrate, not to talk shop.
The moment Freya and Hugh entered, Kristian and his group took notice.
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Isaac and Melinda approached with warm smiles.
Their intention was obvious. Their son had left a bad impression on the Briggs family, and they couldn't afford to
let that linger.
The two of them made polite conversation with Hugh, drifting between topics about the company and the
tangled history between Kristian and Freya.
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It was a scene Hugh hadn't seen coming.
“Mr. Briggs, let's sit over there and chat,” Isaac offered with a courteous smile. “My dad's there too. He's been
thinking about meeting you.”
Almost instinctively, Hugh glanced at Freya. He didn’t feel right just leaving her standing there alone.
“Kristian and Liam will keep Freya company,” Melinda chimed in kindly. “There’s nothing to worry about.”
What Hugh wanted to say was, “I’m worried precisely because Kristian’s here.” But clearly, this wasn’t the time
or place to say such a thing to Kristian’s parents.
“Go ahead and say hello to Lionel,” Freya said, understanding exactly what he was thinking. “I'll cover in a
bit.”
“Alright then.” With no other option, Hugh went along.
The gift from Briggs Group had already been sent earlier through a secretary.
There was no need for another presentation.
Once Hugh left, Freya scanned the
room for a quiet spot to sit-Shern
nur evar he crowd
afoUnd Lionel thinned out before
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Right now, too many guests were offering their well-wishes, and Lionel was clearly swamped.
But just as she turned to walk away,
Kristian, who had been standing,
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nearby, reachectoybatdodught her
Ns unreadable. Since the
moment they walked in, Freya hadn't
so much as glanced in his direction.
“What are you doing?” Freya yanked her arm back, her face cool and distant.
“My parents askedto take care of
you,” Kristian replied, his breaty m
slig tly, p lly houghid eyes held an
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