She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 930:

Freya was momentarily stunned by the sudden gesture. Why was he hugging her out of nowhere?

“Is there anything you want?” he asked, easing back a little so he could meet her gaze.

“No,” Freya replied truthfully. “I don’t need anything.”

If she ever wanted something, she’d simply go out and get it herself.

Hearing that, Ellis began to ponder what to get her for her upcoming birthday—something that wouldn’t just make her smile but carry meaning too.

Freya stepped back from his embrace and offered him the watch once more. “Try it on. See if you like it.”

“It’s alright,” Ellis said offhandedly, his tone casual.

Freya’s brows knit together. She wasn’t thrilled by that response.

“That’s it?”

“Yeah,” Ellis replied, deliberately vague.

“So… are you saying you’ve received better gifts before?” Freya asked, a trace of disappointment creeping into her voice. She had genuinely put thought into choosing this. “From who?”

A faint smile tugged at Ellis’s lips as he slowly said two words, “My first love.”

In that instant, all the brightness drained from Freya’s face. A familiar ache welled up in her chest—an emotion she hadn’t felt in a long time. For a fleeting second, she wanted to bolt.

She’d always believed she’d left the past behind, but now she realized some part of her still clung to it.

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Just hearing her partner mention a “first love” or “ex” was enough to stir a primal fear.

Would Ellis choose his old flame if it ever came down to a decision?

“That’s nice,” she said, averting her eyes as her mood plummeted. “I’ve got a few things to take care of. I’ll head out now.”

She couldn’t bring herself to argue over something so small.

After all, he was just comparing gifts. It wasn’t worth making a scene. But no matter how much she rationalized it, the hurt lingered. She even had the urge to blurt out something reckless, like, “If you love her gift so much, maybe you should go be with her.” It took every ounce of restraint to keep those words in.

Ellis noticed the shift in her demeanor and quickly caught on. As she turned to leave, he grabbed her hand.

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“What?” she asked, her tone cool and distant, though she masked her frustration well.

Ellis reached out and gave her forehead a gentle flick.

Freya instinctively covered her forehead, now visibly annoyed. Not only had he failed to appreciate her gift, but now he was teasing her? Did he think she wouldn’t get mad?

“What are you overthinking now?” Ellis asked with a mix of fondness and concern. “You’re my first love. The best gift I’ve ever gotten… is you. There’s no one else. No exes. No past.”

It was his own fault. He’d just wanted to tease her a little, hoping she’d piece together the idea that she was the real gift. But he hadn’t stopped to consider how deeply Kristian’s ex had once wounded her.

Freya froze, her anger dissipating in a heartbeat. “What?”

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