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.

Kristian decided to verify the banquet arrangements at

his father had likely managed everything competently, confirming the details would prevent any

arrived. Upon seeing him, Isaac greeted him with a knowing smirk. “Has your grandpa banished you from

a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “Eventually, you’ll grow accustomed to

faced similar disfavor in your younger

barbs, and Kristian

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a grandson,” Isaac remarked smoothly, his

Mom’s affection would have taken you considerably

Kristian,” Isaac responded with

himself unable to formulate

as futile as attempting to

talent for persuasion,” Isaac observed, appraising him thoughtfully. “If regaining Freya’s affection is your goal, perhaps revisiting

“Childish,” Kristian responded tersely.

The memories evoked embarrassment.