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.”

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

didn’t say anything, still

kept trying to smooth things

by how odd—and strangely beautiful—love could be. Even after all these years, his parents still acted the same as they did when he was a kid. He couldn’t

moved on, quietly and


by. Since returning from Alerith in May, Kristian 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 up to a single hangout, even though

came to accept one

four months

adventures await

Ever since Freya got pregnant, Ellis had handed off all his duties at Lambert Group to Locke so he could

not as fragile as you think. If

gave her hand a gentle squeeze. “Everything’s with Locke now. I’ve

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