Chapter 63

Diego finally broke free from the spellbound gaze and snapped back to reality. He rushed towards Freya, touching her shoulders lightly while peering outside, scanning the surroundings, as if checking who was watching.

Then gently, he pulled Freya into the house and shut the door with a soft click.

While they were still standing at the door, right before Freya could utter a word, Diego began, his words tumbling briskly out of his mouth.

“Freya, this is just a few minutes to midnight. What the hell are you doing here so late at night? Don't you know it could be dangerous out there? A woman like you shouldn't be alone by this time of the night. What the heck were you thinking? And why didn't you give me a call before coming?” He asked, raising his voice, his tone laced with concern.

Freya let out a deep sigh and tried to speak. “I just wanted…”

“Wait, you left Noah all alone at home? Are you being serious right now, Freya?” He exclaimed, his eyes wide in disbelief, worry etched on his fa