Chapter 58.

(Freya's POV)

That morning, I tried to focus on my work, staring at the computer screen with unusual intensity. However, my mind kept drifting to last night's events at Ash's apartment. My face turns red every time I remember how I woke up with him hugging me tightly. I immediately shook my head, trying to shake off the image. The sound of the phone on my desk made me flinch, and when I picked it up, the gentle but heavy voice of the receptionist came through.

“Freya, I have a guest for you. Ash Knight," said the receptionist in a hesitant tone.

My heart immediately started beating faster. “Fine, let him in,” I answered, even though there was doubt creeping into my heart.

Not even a minute later, Ash appeared at my office door. I was silent, observing every detail of his figure. His face was pale, far from Ash's figure who usually always looked fit. His eyes were glazed, and his hair was a little messy, but what was most striking was the faint smile on his face—a smile that seemed to