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.”

if he had let go. But seeing Freya content with Ellis had brought

“Thank you,” Kristian murmured.

really want to 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

a small nod. “I

a long while, reminiscing and reflecting on what had passed—Freya’s arrival,

final piece of advice. “If you ever meet someone you truly care about, hold onto her. Don’t make

understand,” Kristian

needed to say,” Lionel finished. In most ways, he was satisfied with his grandson, though he wished he weren’t so lost when it came

tales live

a quiet nod and

walk away, both wearing

don’t stress too much. He’ll sort things

Melinda