All Chapters of Crossing Paths With Love Again: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21

Freya stood up. "No need. It was a patient. I was just accompanying the family. Let's head back."Daniel looked at her forlorn figure, understanding the weight of her words. Neil had been cremated here, too. That memory lingered as he silently followed her to the car and quietly started the engine.Freya sat silently in the passenger seat, staring out the window and lost in her thoughts.Trying to lighten the mood, Daniel said, "I haven't had dinner yet. Is there anything you feel like eating?""You can pick what you like. I already ate." Freya had eaten a little earlier and wasn't hungry."I've been away, so I'm not familiar with the good places around here. Any recommendations?"Freya rarely dined out due to her modest salary, which didn't leave much room for indulgence. But she thought for a moment and made a suggestion. "There's a traditional restaurant on the fourth floor of the mall. I saw an advertisement. It looks good."Daniel simply nodded and continued driving.They
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Chapter 22

Back at home, Freya approached Daniel for his Venmo."By the way, how did you get my phone number?" she asked."I got it from Grandpa."Freya nodded. After getting his Venmo, she immediately transferred half of the dinner bill to him.Daniel asked in confusion, "Why are you sending me money?""The dinner bill, we'll split it fifty-fifty," Freya said matter-of-factly.Daniel looked at her. "The moment we got married, I never expected you to pay for household expenses."Freya didn't understand the sudden seriousness in his tone and quickly explained, "This isn't about that. I just wanted to cover my own share since I ate, too.""I can easily take care of you. Keep your money for buying things you like," Daniel said as he opened a drawer, retrieved a bank card, and handed it to her."Use this card for household expenses from now on. I gave you the pin number before I left. Why haven't you used it? Did you forget the pin number?""I remember. I just don't have many expenses livin
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Chapter 23

Daniel had already changed out of his casual clothes. He was now wearing a fitted vest and slacks that highlighted his narrow waist and toned back. The perfectly tailored pants fit his long legs just right. It was a simple outfit, yet on him, it gave off an air of restraint and stoicism.Freya thought that he looked like a living mannequin.She then recalled his abs, chest muscles, and broad shoulders. Surely, he had the sleeper build.When her gaze met Daniel's eyes, Freya realized he had been watching her the whole time, amusement dancing in his eyes.Caught in the act, Freya quickly lowered her head and resumed eating her breakfast."I told you. Kids shouldn't be reading erotica," he teased."Why does he always bring up the most embarrassing things?" Freya thought while shooting him a quick glare. She said, "I said it wasn't what you think! I was just learning. That's all.""And why were you learning that kind of stuff?"Freya froze, unsure how to answer that. She couldn't e
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Chapter 24

The moment Daniel stepped out of the elevator after returning from work, the rich aroma of pork rib stew filled the air. Since this was a one-apartment-per-floor setup, he could easily tell where the delicious smell was coming from.When he opened the door, he saw Freya exercising in tight yoga clothes. She turned as she heard the door unlock, her face glistening with a fine layer of sweat. She was on her knees, her hands and chin resting on the mat, while her butt faced the entryway.The sight was so intense that Daniel instinctively reached for the shoe cabinet to grab his slippers.Freya stood up, noticing his dark expression. She figured he must have been exhausted from work and quietly put away her yoga mat before heading to the bathroom for a shower.Daniel sat on the couch and sipped on cold water, his gaze fixed on the closed bathroom door. After a while, he heard the water stop, and only then did he stand up and head to his own room.At dinner, Freya carefully observed Da
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Chapter 25

Freya soon got busy and forgot all about the dream.The study was spacious, with a six-foot-long solid wood desk positioned in the center, directly facing the floor-to-ceiling window. Towering bookshelves lined both sides of the room.This setup made it easy to divide the space. One bookshelf for each of them, and each could take a side of the desk.Freya only had a laptop but wasn't sure if Daniel would set up a desktop, so she left most of the desk for him. After tidying up, she reheated the leftover stew from last night for lunch.Being home alone made Freya feel much more at ease. She ate while scrolling through her readers' comments on her latest chapter.One reader commented, "The way you wrote the scene was so smooth!"Another replied, "Right! I could totally feel the male lead getting all worked up. It was so freaking seductive, and in a suit no less!""Hey, Cameron, don't keep these gems to yourself. Share the good stuff with everyone!""Do you do this in real life? Be
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Chapter 26

Freya was stirring the sauce for the crab when she heard the door open. She glanced up and simply said, "You're back."Daniel had changed into his indoor slippers and was now standing in the living room and watching her. She wore a loose black T-shirt and gray sweatpants. With her long hair tied up, her small frame made her look almost like a child.She was six years younger than him, and yet managed to give him a sense of home. The feeling was strange and made him almost irrational.Freya turned off the stove, covered the sauce, and reached for the steaming crab with oven mitts. When she turned around, she met his eyes. They had lost their sharpness, replaced by a softness of contentment."Why don't you go take a shower? I still have to make the mushroom soup before dinner."Daniel's gaze shifted slightly. "I'm hungry and don't want to move.""Then, sit and wait. I'll be quick."Freya turned away, still feeling his eyes on her. A flutter of nervousness made her heart race. Than
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Chapter 27

The next moment, Daniel turned her book around. "The book is upside down."Freya was caught off guard and embarrassed. She tried to defend herself, saying, "It's not upside down. I can see the illustrations more easily this way.""Oh," Daniel responded, his voice trailing off with a chuckle.Freya then noticed that the illustration was of a male pelvis from the front. Oh, no! There was no way to explain this away. She was a doctor, and studying anatomical illustrations was a normal part of her learning. She'd just been distracted and flipped to this page.But Daniel had seen her looking at erotic material before, and now, catching her studying this image probably made him think the worst.To hide her mortification, Freya quickly turned the page. But when she saw the content, she shut the book entirely, pretending nothing was wrong as she returned it to its place."Is this my space?" he asked."Yes," Freya answered while avoiding eye contact.Once Daniel had gone back to his r
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Chapter 28

On graduation day, Freya rose early. As soon as she opened her phone, she saw Harper's reply. "Glad you like it. You're going to be a doctor from now on. Keep going!"The message was sent at just past 2:00 am. It seemed that Harper was truly busy. But with her gift and encouragement, Freya felt more confident than ever.She got ready and put on the cocktail dress and heels. As she looked at her reflection in the mirror, she marveled at Harper's thoughtfulness. After all this time apart, Harper had remembered her size perfectly. What a great friend.Freya took a cab to the university and picked up her graduation gown and hat at the assembly area. She sat quietly while waiting for all her classmates to arrive so they could head to the stadium together."Hey, isn't that our top student, Freya? What's she doing sitting here alone?" a voice called out. The group of students who had been taking photos turned their attention to Freya.What had been a peaceful moment for Freya shattered
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Chapter 29

Freya understood the power of rumors in the digital age all too well. Once something became a topic of online discussion, even the most innocent matters could be twisted into something sinister.She stood up, narrowing her eyes as she confronted Luna. "Why don't you tell me who I've slept with or what scandalous things I've done?"The other students, who had been passively observing, now stared in shock at Freya's sudden aggression.Luna was momentarily taken aback before responding with a smirk, "As I said, they're scandals. You wouldn't want them to spread around."Freya scoffed. "Your mouth would do well to keep quiet. Even when you spout nonsense, you need evidence to back it up.""Bitch, don't act so high and mighty! Believe it or not, no one will dare to speak up if I hit you." With that, Luna raised her hand threateningly.Freya stepped back just in time to avoid Luna's slap."Freya," interrupted a man's voice, causing everyone to turn. Freya looked over to see Daniel s
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Chapter 30

Freya climbed the steps, meeting Daniel's gaze as they were nearly at eye level. She looked intently into his eyes and asked nervously, "Did you ever reply to a letter from someone named Cameron?"Daniel thought for a moment and shook his head. "I don't recall."Freya prompted, "Her letters were always written on blue paper and folded into a leaf shape."Daniel's memory was jogged. He remembered the leaf-shaped letters, which he had accidentally damaged. "That was you? The one applying to our medical faculty?"He recalled writing a lot of words of encouragement to the sender, as the requirements to enter the medical faculty were much more difficult to meet compared to the finance faculty.Freya's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Yes! That was me."Daniel affectionately ruffled her hair and said with a smile, "I'm glad it was."Freya suddenly felt the atmosphere grow a bit intimate under Daniel's gaze. Smiling, she subtly avoided his touch and moved away.Daniel followed after he
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