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. Strictly speaking, they were tree peonies. If you were truly the owner here, the servants would have chosen flowers according

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to detail was no

there was a hint of regret in his eyes. “Tree peonies are my brother’s favorite flowers. That was when I started questioning everything. It all turned to head when

balled her hands into fists as she hadn’t expected Edward

eyes.

know you all think that since I’m always in the sick room and never leaving the house, I wouldn’t notice a thing. But that’s the thing, isn’t it? Lies always leave

I was being selfish and only wanted you to accompany

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they did as they

that she had never truly

“Freya, I promise I’ll set you

losing consciousness. He was

the dining room had just been dismissed by Edward, leaving only the three

of them.

for a

on his cheeks and used the pain to fuel his consciousness as he hissed, “Edward! How are you going to recover without her? You can’t let her go!”

to his feet, his body

Jamie, his gaze was clear and

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

had already collapsed onto

lips and turned to Freya. “Let me take you

that this. was

“But your illness…”

time that my illness is incurable. It’s terminal. Still, you

Yet, there was no denying that

saw that she was still hesitating, he approached her and

of the dining room, passing through

hallway, Monkey had just returned and was surprised to see Edward and Freya. Nevertheless, he still respectfully bowed to Freya and

was Jamie’s subordinate. So, he put on a sunny smile and said, “Sir, my brother drank too much and fell asleep in the dining room. Could you please help me take him back to his

Monkey immediately nodded.

Freya’s hand and went straight to the

So, even if I 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. There’s a large plane tree next to the wall. You can climb over the

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