Chapter 1223:

Isaac gave a half-shrug. “You never really know someone.” Still, deep down, he knew his son had grown emotionally after everything that happened. At least now, he wouldn’t make the same mistake twice.

Melinda shot him a look. “Is that really how a father talks about his own son?”

Isaac didn’t flinch. “When he married Freya, did anyone think he’d leave her for some so-called first love?”

He kept going. “Life’s unpredictable. I’m just saying—be ready for anything.”

Melinda’s eyes narrowed. “So what, are you saying I’m just a stand-in for one of your exes?”

Isaac looked her straight in the eye. “There’s only ever been you.”

“Yeah, right. Who’d believe that?”

“You do.”

clearly still on what he’d said earlier. “Okay, okay.” Isaac softened his tone.

say anything, still a little

to

these years, his parents still acted the same as they did when he was a kid. He couldn’t help but

moved on, quietly and


had either been holed up at work or staying at the family estate. His life had become quiet, low-key, and maybe a little closed off. He hadn’t shown

unfold, his family slowly came to accept one thing: he might never

Freya. She was now four months pregnant.

adventures await on

to Locke so he could stay by her side full-time. Back when she had morning sickness and could barely

day. She said seriously, “I’m not as fragile as you think. If you’ve got work

a gentle squeeze. “Everything’s

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