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

likely managed everything competently,

was preparing to depart just as Kristian arrived. Upon seeing him, Isaac greeted

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

in your younger

barbs, and Kristian invariably emerged defeated. This occasion proved

𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖙 𝖌𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖔: g⧉𝗮⧉𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗲⧉𝗅𝘀.⧉ⅽ𝗈⧉𝗆

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

winning Mom’s

your help, Kristian,” Isaac responded with an untroubled

unable to formulate

futile as

for persuasion,” Isaac observed, appraising him thoughtfully.

“Childish,” Kristian responded tersely.

The memories evoked embarrassment.