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The Briggs Group was built from the ground up by her parents’ partnership, and Freya wasn’t about to let anyone
lay a finger on it.
Ethel’s eyes gleamed with surprise. “Are we really going?”
“For real?” Hugh echoed.
Freya nodded firmly. “Yeah. For real.”
Seeing that she meant it, Hugh gave Vivien his answer. “We'll be there later.”
“Great! Mom and | will be waiting,” Vivien responded quickly.
Once she hung up, she passed the news along to Cheryl.
Cheryl was just as taken aback. Her tone turned light. “Did Freya really agree to this?”
“Yes,” Vivien replied truthfully. “After she said yes, Mr. Briggs and...”
Ethel agreed too.”
Cheryl didn’t respond right away.
Vivien stood quietly, knowing better than to speak out of turn with her mother.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“From now on, you need to get along with Freya and Ethel,” Cheryl said seriously. “But don’t overdo it.”
“As long as Freya doesn’t object, | can marry Hugh.”
“But... I've already upset her before,” Vivien said nervously.
“Everyone makes mistakes. Just behave properly from now on,” Cheryl told her firmly. “This time, don’t mess
things up.”
Vivien fidgeted, gripping her sleeves. “Okay.”
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Cheryl glanced at her, as if she had more to say, but ended up releasing a long, weary sigh.
She didn’t linger, and got to work preparing lunch for five—something that would take a while.
Back at the breakfast table, Freya was still sipping her drink. Ethel, unable to contain her curiosity, asked softly,
“Mina, didn’t you really dislike them before? Why go now?”
Hugh turned toward Freya too, clearly wondering the sthing.
“Ms. Newman is Dad's current partner,” Freya replied plainly. “It’s only right for him to be with her on her
birthday.”
Ethel’s gaze softened, a flicker of understanding in her eyes, while Hugh felt a quiet ache in his chest. If only
Freya didn’t always have to be the mature one.
“I won't stay long,” Freya added. “I'll leave right after lunch.”
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Hugh nodded. He trusted Freya not to act rashly. “Alright.” He understood exactly what she meant.
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