She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 444:

“I’m finished playing,” Lionel muttered, his mood thoroughly dampened by Kristian’s persistent evasiveness. “Continue with your games if you wish. When Freya eventually chooses someone else, you’ll have nothing but regret.”

Kristian remained silent, instead preparing a cup of coffee and offering it to his grandfather.

His tranquil demeanor only intensified Lionel’s conflicting emotions of affection and irritation. No matter how harshly he reprimanded him, Kristian never displayed anger and invariably found ways to appease him.

“What thoughts truly occupy that mind of yours?” Lionel finally inquired, surrendering to his conflicted feelings.

Kristian kept his inner reflections carefully concealed. “Nothing in particular.”

Lionel nearly choked on his coffee.

He examined Kristian’s composed expression for an extended moment before completely abandoning his efforts. “Leave my presence. I can’t bear to look at you any longer.”

Kristian accepted the dismissal without protest and departed as instructed.

remained elsewhere, so Kristian decided to verify the banquet arrangements at

everything competently, confirming the details would prevent any

to depart just as Kristian arrived. Upon seeing him, Isaac greeted him with a knowing smirk. “Has your grandpa banished you from his sight?” Kristian

hand on his shoulder.

disfavor in your younger days,”

bristled with playful barbs, and Kristian invariably emerged defeated.

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least I provided him with a grandson,” Isaac remarked smoothly, his tone carrying the craftiness of a seasoned

my assistance, winning Mom’s affection would have

Kristian,” Isaac

himself unable to

as futile as attempting to punch a

observed, appraising him thoughtfully. “If regaining Freya’s affection is your goal, perhaps revisiting those

“Childish,” Kristian responded tersely.

The memories evoked embarrassment.