All Chapters of Crossing Paths With Love Again: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Daniel suddenly held Freya's hand with the one he'd used to steady her earlier. He wrapped her hand in his, warming it up from its original coolness.Thomas was alone in the spacious living room. He looked spirited and healthy—the only thing was that his hair had turned completely white.Daniel only spoke after he and Freya had taken their seats, saying, "You already went all the way to the highest authorities with your complaints. How could I continue to stay away?""Humph! You were away for over two years. Would you dare say it wasn't because you felt like I'd forced you into this?""It wasn't because of that.""Why didn't you come back after marrying Freya, then? Why stay away for so long?" Thomas demanded.Freya had her head lowered as she played with the hem of her shirt. She paused when she heard this. Daniel had explained this to her before.A month ago, after the robbery at the jewelry store, he'd spoken to her as she'd changed his bandages. He'd told her he was abroad o

"Hi, Freya. I'm Ben Walden, or you can call me Big Mouth. We had a gathering today, and Captain had a bit too much to drink. Sorry about that."Ben had a crew cut, as did Daniel. His skin was also tanned, and he had a tall, sturdy build. His expression was much softer than Daniel's, though."Oh, okay. Thanks. Come in," Freya said.Ben helped Daniel onto the couch and got ready to leave. "I'll get going now."Freya was about to get him a glass of water. When she heard that he was leaving, she walked him to the door. She didn't know him, anyway. "Thanks for bringing him back.""It's no big deal. You look prettier in person than in your photos, Freya," he said."Huh?" What photos?Ben didn't explain. All he said was, "My wife's waiting for me downstairs. See you next time."Freya looked at the shut door. He'd spoken to her with such respect that it made her feel weird. She was only 24 years old, yet he made her feel much older. Also, what photos had he been talking about?Freya

Daniel wore a black tracksuit and held a white towel. It was clear he'd just returned from a workout. He headed straight to his room. Soon, Freya heard the sound of water running.Her mind conjured the memory of him standing there in nothing but lounge pants and the contents of the erotica novel she'd read last night.When she realized what she was doing, she shook her head, scorning herself in her heart. She swore not to touch or write erotica in the future—it had turned her thoughts dirty and was distracting her!Freya continued analyzing the publication, but none of the words entered her brain. Ultimately, she decided to prepare lunch before heading to the airport since it would take her over an hour to get there from the apartment.She used the things Thomas had given her and Daniel last night to prepare a couple of dishes. She grabbed the necessary ingredients and placed them on the counter.The kitchen was her favorite part of the apartment. It was large and spacious, and th

"How does it feel to have your so-called husband back?" Harper asked with a mischievous smile.Freya thought of the doorbell ringing and Daniel's presence in her home and felt frustrated. "Honestly, it's just annoying. It's like my peaceful little world's been invaded, and now, I'll never have a quiet day again."She took a sip of her drink and continued, "Plus, he's kind of full of himself. He always thinks what he sees is the truth.""And this is after just one day under the same roof? Seems like you've had plenty of interaction already," Harper teased.Freya then told Harper about the time he caught her reading an erotica. Harper burst out laughing, nearly doubling over. "That's hilarious! But, yeah. That sounds exactly like something you'd do.""Don't you think he's a bit self-righteous?" asked Freya."I think he reacted pretty normally, honestly."Freya gave Harper a puzzled look.Harper explained, "Think about it. How would you feel if he watched adult films in front of

The night sky was adorned with a crescent moon and twinkling stars, while the city slept peacefully below. Yet, Daniel lay awake in bed, restless and agitated.Every time he closed his eyes, images of Freya's slender, fair waist, and the curves of her back would flash through his mind.After tossing and turning for hours, it was already past 1:00 am, and sleep still eluded him. Frustrated, Daniel decided to get up and work out.After more than a hundred push-ups, some of his restlessness finally subsided. He took a cold shower and, only then, managed to fall asleep.The next morning, Freya woke to find the apartment empty again. After a simple breakfast, she retreated to the study to work on her novel. She had to take advantage of this time before her full-time job started to build up a decent word count.By noon, Daniel still hadn't returned. Thinking back on how he'd helped her with her injury the night before, she considered calling him to ask if he wanted to come home for lunc