She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Walls, Wheels, and Wounds 62

Chapter 62 No One Waits Indefinitely

Kristian shifted uncomfortably at his grandpa's words and simply replied, "I initiated the divorce proposal; Ashley has nothing to do with this."

"I just don't understand why you must be with her," Lionel retorted, his voice laced with anger and anxiety. "What makes her so extraordinary? Didn't your relationship with her end previously?"

"The breakup stemmed from my misunderstanding," Kristian clarified. "I assumed she departed because I failed to support her adequately, but I later discovered she was battling a life-threatening illness and wished to spare me the anguish, deliberately severing our connection."

Lionel stared back in utter bewilderment.

"Six months ago, she reached out to reveal the truth-her illness had been cured." Kristian struggled to articulate the emotions churning within him,

In truth, he questioned whether genuine love for Ashley resided in his heart.

Upon learning of her circumstances, he merely desired to provide her with security-a sanctuary where worries would dissipate. Beyond this simple wish, his thoughts hadn't wandered further.

"Grandpa, she sacrificed our relationship for my well-being back then, and I cannot fail her now," Kristian insisted

"And what of Freya?" Lionel burst out, frustration evident. "Have you considered her feelings at all? From the moment you chose matrimony with her, commitment to your marriage should have been paramount."

Kristian fell silent, contemplating the accusation.

We acknowledged that his time with Freya had brought joy, yet he couldn't sustain their union.

"Regarding Astley-just because she claimed to have faced a life-threatening illness, does that guarantee its really wond challenged bluntly. "If such grave conditions were so easily conquered, your grandma wouldn't have Geparted this world so swtry

Kraban yad, the words striking deep

Lisas pressed on, "Throughout this entire situation, Freys remains the only one truly wronged! Even if Ashley's

THERM STOWS wounds, the made her choice to one waits indefinitely."

TIAMA YAID Charts any touched Kristian's heart, leaving him awash in conflicting emotions. "You bedrag en haag wow, but when regret inevitably finds you and you yearn for Freya's return, del have vaskad, what declared with certainty. "She won't linger for someone who failed to treasure her

You cannot speak or ten-w could you posoby now" Kristian shot back instinctivel

you beleve that because your dad managed to reclaim your mom's heart after wounding her, you might accomplish the same with Freya" Lionel delivered the devastating

you Free't like your wete de

unfamiliar sensation surged within him - if

If reclaiming Freya's affection matters to you, abandon this divorce," Lionel actised concern

necessary ristian

abandoned further

some time ago. Rising to his feet, he announced, "I'm departing

Lionel snapped, abandoning any pretense of

from the family estate. Declining driver assistance, he

Lionel's words echoing in his mind, he placed a call to Gerard. Gerard had been preparing for sleep when his boss's call illuminated his phone. Drawing a deep breath, he forced a smile into his voice and said, "What can I

illness Ashley suffered from," Kristian instructed, his lips barely moving

questioned his

curtly, steering around

would be better suited for this investigation?" Gerard suggested hopefully, attempting to evade the assignment. "She possesses superior research capabilities

evidence from the car meticulously,

vividly recalled Kristian's complicated expression-like someone who had wrongfully accused

this investigation," Kristian commanded,

time. Yet Kristian understood his own psychological tendencies; if the results aligned with Lionel's suspicions, his

you wish," Gerard

Kristian's

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everything. I wouldn't waste my time investigating for you at

sat quietly in Liam's vehicle. After

spoke up. "You can let me

navigating the road with a radiant, disarming smile. "I haven't even introduced you

expression transformed into

"Wasn't this merely your

"The 1.4 billion Kristian allocated to you in the divorce settlement-wouldn't you like to

defraud me, are you?”

Liam had been

of someone's character. While not genuinely concerned about being swindled, she felt compelled to voice the

"I wouldn't deceive you. Forget my parents-my grandpa himself would subject me