She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1222:

“Shut up,” Lionel retorted, his tone sharp. In his view, Kristian had already been through enough. The least they could do was not make it harder. He truly felt for his grandson.

Isaac glanced at Kristian, who remained unbothered on the surface.

“Everyone, step out,” Lionel said, motioning for privacy. “Kristian stays.”

The others exchanged looks but eventually left the room, giving them space.

Looking at Kristian, who’d clearly lost a great deal of weight, Lionel’s chest tightened. He couldn’t help but wonder—if he’d been harder on him back then, would things have turned out differently?

“I know you haven’t let go,” Lionel began, getting straight to the point. He wasn’t the only one. They all saw it too.

“Feelings don’t just disappear overnight,” Lionel continued, his voice gentler now, as if trying to reassure him. “I know what’s weighing on your mind. But as long as I’m around, no one can force you into marriage.”

gaze flickered. Truthfully, he wasn’t entirely sure if he had let go. But seeing Freya content with Ellis had brought

“Thank you,” Kristian murmured.

thank me, then live your life well,” Lionel urged. For once, he was open about his hopes for his grandson. “I don’t need anything big. I just want to

gave a small nod.

while, reminiscing and

advice. “If you ever meet someone you truly care about, hold onto her. Don’t make mistakes you’ll

Kristian said

was satisfied with his grandson, though he wished he weren’t so lost when it came to love. “Go on, unpack your

tales

a quiet nod and left the room

walk away,

tried to ease the mood. “Hey, don’t stress too much. He’ll sort things out on his

so,” Melinda murmured, clearly still