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?”

were truly the owner

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was no less than

That was when I started questioning everything. It all turned to head when you gave me the injection. I

as she hadn’t expected Edward

eyes.

all think that since I’m always in the sick room and never leaving the house, I wouldn’t notice a thing. But

deep down, I was being selfish and only wanted you to accompany me. So, I intentionally overlooked those clues. However,

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did as they were told. Their actions

realized that

on, “Freya, I promise

already losing consciousness. He was clearly struggling to keep his focus on the two of them.

servants in the dining room had just been

of them.

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

pain to fuel his consciousness as he hissed, “Edward! How are you going

to his feet, his body trembling as he

his

recognize the way you look at her. It’s the same as when you used to play with your favorite toys as a child. You liked them so

had already collapsed

and turned to Freya. “Let me take you away from

the siblings’ altercation. Although she knew that this. was a

“But your illness…”

person in the world, Freya. I’ve known for a long time that my illness is incurable. It’s terminal.

Freya. Yet, there was no denying that he

still hesitating, he approached her and boldly held her hand for the first

he led Freya out of the dining room,

and was surprised to see Edward and Freya. Nevertheless,

disdain as he was aware that this 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

Monkey immediately nodded.

and went straight

orders to never let you out of the premises. 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

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