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Chapter 275 Kristian Was Transferred

Given Liam's nature, there was always the chance he'd slip up and blurt everything out without meaning to.

As long as there was still a flicker of hope for Kristian's recovery, Isaac knew he had to keep this under wraps -for now, his family couldn't be allowed to find out.

Freya agreed, her voice quiet but steady. "Alright."

She slipped into the car and set off toward the airport.

Whatever became of Kristian from here on out would hinge entirely on luck-and Lawrence's skill.

Freya's chest ached with worry, and Isaac was just as torn up. After watching her leave, he slumped back in his seat, fingers kneading his temples, weighed down by a storm of unease.

The news of his son's accident had hit him like a gut punch.

Aside from his messy relationships, Kristian had never once caused trouble growing up. He was the kind of son other parents could only dream of.

But now, with damage to his central nervous system that severe, there was no telling what might follow.

Isaac was truly afraid.

If his mind suffered, at least they could care for him at home.

But if he lost the ability to walk, or speak, or even see or hear-Isaac feared Kristian himself wouldn't be able to

take it.

Kristian had always carried himself with pride. Isaac was terrified this would crush him completely.

As for Freya-Isaac had never, not once, blamed her.

After all, she was the very person his son had risked everything to protect. He couldn't find it in himself to hold

her responsible.

All he wanted was for Freya to be able to live with herself. Kristian had made his own decisions; none of this was her doing. He couldn't bear to see her drown in guilt for the rest of her life.

With that thought, he unlocked his phone and typed out a message. "Don't carry this burden-you've already

done more than enough."

After sending it, he quietly deleted part of their message history.

Melinda wasn't one to snoop, but still-if she ever stumbled across those chats and started asking questions, he didn't know if he could lie his way out of it. 0.0%

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of, he turned the car toward

he crossed the threshold, he was once again the man everyone knew -comped, impossibly polished, and verbindly

assured..

were no longer in front of the television They were chatting

done?" Melinda asked, her voice gentle as she looked up at

draped a shawl over her shoulders, worried she might be

"Kristian."

slightly. Even though she'd just celebrated Kristian's birthday with him days ago, she couldn't help

Even Lionel looked over.

y cup

strolled over and poured himself a cup of coffee, his manner casual. "Since Kristian went to Alerth, he hasn't been handling any of the head office's business. The secretary's office just

were the most obvious thing in

but not your

If it weren't for him, won

could

you honestly think you'd

Isaac stayed unbothered.

asking you to help run the company just proves he trusts your abilities," Lionel went on, praising his grandson while taking

complain about him constantly?" Isaac's voice remained calm, his

he falls short," Lionel snorted, entirely serious. "But compared

Isaac's gaze flicked upward.

If only

aside, Isaac

everything to the rest

managing a slew of partnerships, both at home

made

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had said, there was no way Kristian would make it home on Christmoon, and Isaac

Isaac wrestled with his thoughts, Freya had already made it to

He'd give her his number before the left so they could stay in touch. "Has

I'm at the airport now, waiting

"Alright."

hand tightening slightly around her phone without her

hour. But then he slipped back into a

"What about symptoms?"

tell. We won't be able to run a full assessment until his

there as soon as she could, then

she landed,

the hospital where Kristian was being treated, hoping Lawrence could get him transferred to

when she got there, Kristian's room was empty. Her stomach dropped.

every room in the ward, but

pulled out her phone and