Heidi was speechless. “It’s precisely because of your dad that I hardly voiced my opinions before this. I shall be honest with you today. It was Ryan who pulled strings in this matter, but I think he did it right. Sarah will be a stumbling block for Rodney sooner or later.”
“Fine. I didn’t comment on anything either.” Nathan waved his hand and swiftly changed the subject. “By the way, I have a summit to attend in Country D a few days later. I’ll be there with your mom for five days. I need to meet up with prime ministers of six to seven other countries. You guys take care of each other at home. Freya, if you need anything, feel free to ask Ryan for help.”
Freya froze for a moment before she quickly nodded.
After having a mouthful of food, she hesitated for a n instant. She felt the need to officially apologize to them because of the incident earlier. “Godfather, Godmom, I’m sorry. Regarding Sarah’s kidnapping I was too impulsive. I’ve caused both of you trouble. I promise…”
“Silly girl, are you taking us for fools?”
Heidi put down her spoon and sighed. “Although we didn’t investigate it, we know full well what kind of person you are. You don’t even eat exotic meats, nor do you dare to watch people kill a chicken. How would you have kidnapped her?”
Freya’s heart did a flip. She was pleased that everyone trusted her, but she did not want others to find out about it and suspect Eliza. “Actually…”
Heidi continued to cut in, “I’ve asked the guard. When Chester suddenly looked for you that day, you left with him. If I’m not mistaken, you want to protect someone. The person who actually kidnapped Sarah must be your friend. Considering Sarah’s evil character, she must have more enemies other than you.”
Freya’s cheeks were flushed. She glanced at Nathan and Ryan, only to find both of them calm.
Apparently, they had found out about it earlier on.
Ryan took a mouthful of rice before he laughed and said, “We’ve been eating together every day under the same roof, that’s why we understand your situation. The people in the old residence aren’t clear about it, but we didn’t expose anything. It’s because we’re afraid Rodney will keep pestering you and refuse to get a divorce out of guilt. Plus, since you want to protect your friend, we’re willing to help you.”
An inexplicable sense of warmth surged within her.
Freya tightened her hold on the fork, and she became teary-eyed.
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