The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 290

Neil spun on his heel and left the study, closing the door behind him as he went. Preston watched the half-full glass of whiskey on the desk before downing the remaining liquid in one gulp.

It was around midnight.

Silas had finished all his tasks for the night and glanced at Kieran, sitting in a booth at Eclipse Lounge, occasionally checking his phone with a distracted air.

"You've been off in your world all night. What's going on?" Silas asked hesitantly.

Kieran returned to reality, putting his phone down with a slight hint of irritation.

Silas knew Kieran wasn't one to slack off at work, so he quickly deduced it had something to do with Freya.

"It's Ms. Dawson again, isn't it?" When Kieran remained silent, Silas knew he'd hit the nail on the head. It always came back to Freya. The old Kieran would never have been like this.

"Let me guess. You're restless because Ms. Dawson hasn't messaged you all day, right?"

Seeing the look on Kieran's face, Silas knew he'd guessed correctly again.

So, Silas said, "Face it, Kieran. You've fallen for Freya."

Kieran's expression changed instantly. "Fallen for Freya? What nonsense are you spouting?"

"It's not nonsense. It's all there! Liking someone means you can't help wanting to contact them to know what they're up to. How many times have you checked your phone now, hoping to see a message from Freya? I know you're too proud to message her first, but doesn't that frustrate you?"

Noticing that Silas seemed to have seen through him, Kieran's expression darkened.

"People said Ms. Dawson was into you, and you wouldn't give her the time of day. Now, she's stopped orbiting around you, and you're the interested one. You're just... well..."