Kieran was right. If she left, Audrey would catch her. So, their little act earlier would have been for nothing.
Kieran casually patted the side of his bed and said, "Come here."
This time, Freya obediently walked over to him.
Freya smiled politely as Kieran thought she would comply and sleep beside him. Then, Freya swiftly pulled the blanket from under Kieran, pillows included.
For a moment, Kieran's face froze.
"Thanks, Mr. Sutton. The room's big enough. I'll make do with a spot on the floor," Freya said.
After laying the blanket on the floor, Freya prepared her makeshift bed.
Seeing Freya settling down on the floor, Kieran felt a surge of frustration. "Freya, you..."
"Goodnight." Freya bluntly cut him off. After finishing her sentence, she switched off those glaring LED lights, leaving only a dim red lamp on.
The sight left Kieran feeling even more choked up.
‘In the past, Freya would throw herself at him, and he wouldn't bat an eye. At this moment, when he offered her a chance to share his bed, she refused.
‘Fine! Then forget about it forever!’ Kieran seethed and turned off the last remaining light in the room.
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