Chapter 419 The Real Edward

There was a moment of silence in the restaurant as Freya stared at Edward in disbelief.

Edward’s entire demeanor had changed; he was no longer the sunny and vibrant young man he usually was. He sat there as if nothing had happened, but there was a hint of coldness in

his demeanor.

In that instant, Edward and Jamie truly looked like brothers.

She had always believed that these two brothers were nothing alike. Edward was innocent, cheery, and full of vitality.

But at that moment, she realized that she had never truly known him.

Was this the real him?

The veins on Jamie’s neck bulged as he forced out a laugh. “Edward, are you done pretending?”

There was a hint of iciness on Edward’s face as he responded, “Jamie, you know very well that I like her. Yet, you kept her locked up here. You’ve gone too far.”

you find out?!”

Edward gentled the look on his face when he looked at her. There was even a glimmer of fondness for her in his eyes.

Her heart trembled, and she snapped her head toward Edward. “When did

“Do you remember the first time we went for a stroll in the backyard after I regained consciousness?” Edward said.

She frowned, unable to figure out just when he had discovered the truth.

Jamie had always been a meticulous man. So, he had ordered all the servants to treat her as the mistress of the villa whenever they were around Edward.

Edward naturally sensed her confusion, so he patiently explained, “That day, we saw some flowers in the yard. I asked you if there were still roses in this season, and you said yes.”

She suddenly recalled that particular detail and she pursed her lips. “What of it?”

peonies. If you were truly the owner here, the servants would

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attention to detail was no

flowers. That was when I started questioning everything.

into fists as she hadn’t expected Edward

eyes.

leaving the house, I wouldn’t notice

those clues, I deliberately ignored them. Perhaps deep down, I was being selfish and only wanted you to accompany me. So, I intentionally overlooked those clues. However, your recent mental state has been poor. Now, I have no choice but to let you go.”

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though my brother hasn’t breathed a word about his plans, the servants in this villa treat me too well. When I told them to remove the wine, they did as they were told. Their actions showed that you are nothing but a guest in this place. My brother may have arranged everything perfectly, but he forgot

Edward and realized that she had

he forged on, “Freya, I promise I’ll set you

was clearly struggling to keep his focus on the

just been dismissed by Edward, leaving only the three

of them.

Jamie and said, “Jamie, the drug will only cause you to lose consciousness for a while. You should rest for

bit down on his cheeks and used the pain to fuel his consciousness as he hissed, “Edward! How are you going to recover without her? You

to his feet, his body trembling as he did.

Jamie, his

her. It’s the same as when you used to play with your favorite toys as a child. You liked them so much that you would dismantle them and reassemble them until the toy became what you wanted.

had already collapsed onto the table.

turned to Freya. “Let

knew that this. was a rare opportunity…

“But your illness…”

a long time that my illness is incurable.

Yet, there was no denying that he understood his brother best

still hesitating, he approached her and boldly held her hand

out of the dining

see Edward and Freya.

on a sunny smile and said, “Sir, my brother drank too

Monkey immediately nodded.

Edward took Freya’s hand and went straight to the backyard.

take you with me, we might not be able to escape. But the backyard should be safe. I’ve scouted this place a few times.

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