Chapter 123 Surrender
He’s besieged on all fronts, encircled by adversaries. Why would he come to my rescue? Jolin isn’t one to capitulate easily, Nathaniel must have employed numerous strategies to persuade her family to cease their vendetta against
Freya retreated to her room after completing her meal.
She was utterly exhausted. After freshening up, she crawled into bed and succumbed to sleep.
She had no concept of how long she had been asleep, but upon awakening and sensing another presence beside her, she hastily attempted to sit up, only to be ensnared in a firm embrace.
She froze.
The man nestled behind her held her securely in his arms. She detected a faint whiff of alcohol on
him.
His voice, slightly raspy from drinking, questioned, “Do you despise me?”
Freya’s body stiffened slightly, but she remained silent.
His treatment of her was unfamiliar. Ironically, this man behaved as though he was the one who had been forsaken.
His grip on her tightened when his question went unanswered. He nestled against her hair and lowered his head, his lips tenderly brushing her hair.
Created the illusion that they She experienced the same emotions they had shared three years prior. He still possessed those tranquil, blissful moments, there was no bloodshed or hostility between them.
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He stated, “Tomorrow, I’ll accompany you to Dr. Guillermo for the first phase of your surgery. By year, you should be fully recovered. Your left hand is a complex case, it will necessitate several surgeries, but there’s no need to rush, we can proceed at our own pace.”
Freya was overcome with the impulse to laugh. The way he discussed her left hand made it seem as though he was an innocent bystander. Those oblivious to the truth would assume he had no involvement in her injury.
“Thank you, Mr. Morgan,” Freya interjected, halting his benevolent act and incessant chatter.
Nathaniel fell silent when Freya expressed her gratitude, her reaction deeply disheartening him.
He gradually released her and climbed out of bed. Then he composed himself and made his way
door
Pausing at the threshold, he turned towards her and apologized, “I’m sorry for what transpired in prison.”
With that, he exited the room.
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That episode was as fleeting as a midsummer night’s dream.
The following morning, Freya arose, bathed, and descended the stairs for breakfast.
She noticed Nathaniel, impeccably dressed in a black suit, seated at the dining table. He appeared ill at case upon seeing her.
Freya had observed this man’s shifting demeanor over the past few days, as if he were trying to evade her. This emotional cat–and–mouse game amused Freya.
She settled at the table to partake in her breakfast.
The atmosphere was more somber than usual.
After she concluded her meal, Nathaniel escorted her to the wellness center in East Saeville.
Upon entering the wellness center, Freya spotted Peyton gazing at the entrance.
Initially. Freya was incredulous.
This man had been manipulating Peyton and her mother to control her. She was bewildered when Nathaniel relinquished his leverage.
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