Chapter 54

(Freya’s POV)

That morning, Henry had picked me up at home. I saw his car parked in front of the gate, and he got out with a smile. "Freya, are you ready?"

I nodded, even though my heart still felt heavy. “That's it, Henry. Let's go."

We headed to Henry's villa outside the city. The villa is his favorite place for refreshing. He said the atmosphere there could calm the mind. I hope he's right because I really need peace. For the next four days, I wanted to get away from all the chaos, especially from Ash's shadow. I've been trying to forget it for years, but it feels like I'm running in place. He continued to break through my defenses, coming and going as he pleased. And I... I hate it. Hate that he used to throw me away like trash, but now acts like he cares.

In the car, Henry plays jazz music. Usually, I like to hum along, but this time I just sat quietly, my eyes staring blankly out the window. In my head, Ash's voice was still ringing, ruining the otherwise peaceful morning.

“You