She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1524:

After all these years of separation, even standing before her wouldn’t guarantee he’d find the right words to speak. The potential for crushing awkwardness seemed worse than avoiding the encounter altogether.

“So what’s your decision? Will you see them or not?” Felipe pressed.

“Only the children,” Kristian declared, his voice carrying the finality of settled resolve. “I’ll arrange to sponsor some school event. That way, I can meet the kids in a setting that feels completely natural.”

Felipe released a long, weary sigh. “Do you honestly believe all this elaborate planning is necessary?”

Kristian offered no response, and Felipe chose not to pursue the matter further. Minutes ticked by before the elementary school across the street released its flood of young students into the afternoon sunshine. Felipe immediately abandoned the car to collect Isabella.

Isabella’s face transformed the moment she spotted him, and she raced toward him with unbridled enthusiasm, her sweet voice calling out with infectious joy, “Dad!”

Felipe instructed, his heart melting completely at his daughter’s radiant happiness. His devotion to her knew absolutely no bounds. “Bella, I want you to

she obediently settled herself

wasted no time with lengthy explanations. “This is Kristian

Mr. Shaw,”

subtle nod, then worked to soften his typically stern voice. “There’s a present waiting for you on the seat. Since this is our first meeting, I wasn’t certain what might bring you happiness. Your father guided me

so much!” Isabella responded, her smile blooming across

deliberately turning his gaze toward

home, filling the drive with easy conversation that flowed

“What’s her complete

Welch,” Felipe answered, then shot him a look tinged with mild suspicion. “Didn’t I share that

matter. The detail had somehow slipped from