She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 446:

If he had just had a bit more courage back then, maybe his daughter would’ve found some real happiness here.

Maybe none of those tangled affairs would’ve happened at all.

He thought about replying with a simple “okay,” but assumed Freya had already gone to sleep. He placed the phone aside and forced himself to close his eyes.

Elsewhere, Kristian was still wide awake.

After confirming everything with the hotel, he was about to wind down when Felipe intercepted him.

With one hand shoved into his pocket and the other dangling a set of car keys, Felipe said, “Let’s go have a drink.”

“No,” Kristian answered curtly.

But Felipe didn’t wait for his response. Clearly agitated, he dragged Kristian to the car anyway.

Kristian opened his mouth to mention the next day’s schedule, but Felipe cut him off. “Don’t use your grandpa’s birthday as an excuse. The banquet’s in the evening. A drink now won’t throw your plans off.”

simple family gathering, but it had since escalated into a hotel

so, the guest list was tight—just family, a few of Lionel’s old

guests invited

need to head back to the family house soon,” Kristian

Felipe didn’t waste time.

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engine, and turned to look at

at him, confused.

she was in Alerith,” Felipe snapped, his voice taut with frustration. “I followed your

you,” Kristian said

her off, would I be in this mess?”

and replied in a level tone, “You’re the one who lost

jaw clenched, ready

wait. “Pushing her to have an

any better? You dumped your wife to chase after your first love.

Kristian’s expression chilled.