NovelApexChapter 1024: "Maybe next time." Ellis hesitated, glancing at Freya, amusement flickering in his eyes. "Freya thinks it's too early forto meet her family." He gave them a friendly wave and slipped back into the car, leaving Hugh and Ethel in a state of mild bewilderment.
The two exchanged a look, completely at a loss.
After a beat, Hugh blurted out, "Mina, did you actually say that?" Freya struggled to find the right words. She had said it—mostly just to sidestep the conversation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe didn't know if Ellis had overheard her, or if Trent or Frederick had blurted it out.
"We've only been seeing each other for two weeks," Freya admitted, offering the simplest explanation she could. "I just feel like it's too soon to drag him hfor family introductions. Maybe we should give it a little more time." "Well..." Hugh faltered, searching for a suitable reply. He couldn't really fault her-she was still his beloved girl, no matter how old she got.
"Just promiseyou'll bring him around next time," he remarked, his tone suddenly stern. "He seems like a decent guy." Freya arched a brow, a faint smile on her lips. "Dad, you only just met him." "That doesn't matter," Hugh insisted, a sincere warmth in his voice. Then, as if the thought had just struck him, he turned to her. "So, after lunch-will he be picking you up, or should I send the driver?" Freya blinked, thrown off by his unpredictability.
Moments earlier, he had been doing everything to keep her at home-now, he seemed ready to send her on her way.
"What's wrong?" Hugh asked, catching the quiet in his daughter's demeanor.
Content originally from glnoFreya kept her thoughts close. “It's nothing. Let's head inside. The cold is getting to me." "Okay." Hugh and Ethel guided her through the doorway.
Once they stepped inside, Hugh handed her a glass of water, his voice gentle but curious. "Why did you keep such big news from me?" "I wanted to wait until things were good before saying anything." "So, things aren't good now?" While most things seemed to be falling into place, she wanted more certainty.
In truth, she hoped for more time, wanting to be sure Ellis loved her for who she truly was, not just the person he remembered. Waiting seemed wiser, at least until he understood her fully.
"Your relationship is unstable now?" Hugh asked, worry clear in his tone. "Why?"
Freya gave him a reassuring answer. "No, really, we're in a good place.n Hugh turned to Ethel for a second opinion.
Ethel gave a small smile. "There's no need to worry. They are doing well." "Are you sure?" "Absolutely," Ethel answered confidently.
Hugh's shoulders relaxed at Ethel's wouldn't upset words. If Freya were upset, Ethem n't cover it up. He trusted her co judgment, so if she said things were fine, he believed her. Freya ended up spending the rest of the day at home.
For lunch, Hugh took charge in the kitchen.
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