Micah gave her a cold, dismissive glance. "Do I owe you an explanation?"

Freya's heart clenched painfully. She had no claim on Micah, no right to demand anything from him. The realization hurt deeply, but there was nothing she could do.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him, her voice trembling. "I know I don't have the right to ask you this, but... I really want to be with you. If you... If it's true, I could help you. We could pretend to be married. I could help you keep up appearances." She clung to the belief that spending time together could eventually lead to real feelings. She was convinced that if given enough time, she could win his heart.

But Micah's expression remained cold, a hint of disdain curling his lips. "You're giving yourself too much credit."

He brushed past her without another glance, treating her as if she were invisible. Freya stood there, unable to help him with anything. All she could do was watch as he finished everything himself.

Micah brought the bowl of chicken broth to Orion, who looked pale and weak.

voice barely a whisper as he saw Micah, "Uncle... where's... Mommy?" His words came out slowly, his eyes

chest, as if something had

was Nina's child. He had even worried that Orion might become a burden to her, considering

he felt was an overwhelming sense of

young child have to endure so

are busy right now. I'll send them a message today, and tomorrow,

even more attentive. She had prepared various snacks and drinks for Orion, speaking to him gently. "Orion,, made these just

kindness and warmth. But Micah knew exactly why Freya

Orion had eaten some of

follow him outside, Once they were alone, Micah's gaze turned icy as he confronted her. "I've told you before, if you don't listen, then I'll

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