She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 685:

Freya nodded.

She left the café with him.

As Isaac was about to get into his car, Freya finally gathered the nerve to say what had been weighing on her. Her voice wavered with regret. “I’m sorry.”

“There’s nothing to apologize for.” Isaac looked every bit the compassionate elder. “Your happiness has always been Kristian’s priority. I should be the one thanking you—for helping me keep this from Melinda and my dad.”

Melinda and Lionel were fiercely protective of Kristian. If they found out what had happened, who knew how they’d react.

“Oh, and don’t tell Liam about this either,” Isaac added before stepping into his car.

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.

voice

slipped into the car and

of Kristian from here on out would

up. After watching her leave, he slumped back in

news of his son’s accident had hit him like

once caused trouble growing up. He was the kind of son other parents could

nervous system that severe, there was

Isaac was truly afraid.

next

least they could care for him at home. But if he lost the ability to walk, speak, or even see

pride. Isaac was terrified

for Freya—Isaac had never, not once,

everything to protect.

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

he unlocked his phone and typed out a message. “Don’t carry this burden—you’ve