Chapter 171. Ellie

Freya POV

“Freya, your grandma is back from Paris. She’s been transferred back to the city hospital.”

I stood in front of the mirror, carefully applying my makeup for the day. I was just blending in some concealer when I heard Ryder utter those beautiful, words appealing to the ear.

I blinked, completely stunned. The concealer tube slipped from my fingers and clattered onto the dressing table. I spun around so fast I nearly lost my balance. Is he really serious or joking. He better be serious.

I rushed over to the bed where Ryder was casually scrolling through his phone. I climbed onto the mattress and sat right in front of him, my eyes wide as I practically leaned into his space.

“What… what did you say, Daddy?” I asked, my voice breathless with shock eyes wide my chest filled with desperation.

“Ellie is back?” I whispered, my voice shaking. “She’s back from Paris?!”

He chuckled softly, dropping his phone onto the bed. He reached out