She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98 Delaying The

Divorce

As Freya scanned the room, the reason for tonight’s gathering had finally come into focus.

She sensed that Lionel and Kristian’s parents likely hoped she would reconsider the divorce.

“Freya, come sit with me,” Melinda called warmly, her voice laced with affection, a clear sign of her fondness for Freya.

Freya complied and moved over to her.

Soon, Lionel and Melinda began discussing the issue.

Isaac, as usual, sat on the sidelines, buried in his newspaper. Kristian, awkward and out of place, stood alone.

“What do you think you’re doing?” Lionel barked when he saw Kristian sit next to him. “This seat isn’t for you. Go over there!”

Kristian remained silent, shuffling to another spot, only to be met with disdain again. “Freya and I don’t want to sit next to you. Move further away.”

Kristian could feel the weight of their disapproval. His family clearly resented him due to the impending divorce from Freya.

With no further protest, he made his way to sit beside his father, finally escaping the humiliation of being dismissed.

“Still haven’t convinced Freya to change her mind?” Isaac asked casually.

Kristian didn’t respond, his frustration simmering just below the surface.

“Have you met Freya’s family?” Isaac pressed.

“No,” Kristian answered curtly.

At this, Isaac lowered his newspaper, finally showing a flicker of emotion. “Kristian, that’s not like you. You’ve always been efficient.”

“You make it sound like you were some kind of smooth operator when you were chasing Mom,” Kristian retorted, his tone cutting.

“Speed isn’t everything: success is what matters,” Isaac replied, nonchalantly picking up his newspaper once again, clearly uninterested in his son’s problems. “If you still think you have a chance with your old flame, you’ll never win Freya back.”

Kristian, feeling like his father was sticking his nose where it didn’t belong, shot back, “If you’ve got so much time on your hands, why not manage the company?”

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“I’d rather spend time with my wife,” Ianne shot back, his words few but pointed

Kristian gave him a sidelong glance. “Haven’t you been flaunting your love for the past 22 years? Aren’t you tired of it?”

Ever since he was five, after his father had won his mother’s heart, Isaac had taken every opportunity to show off their perfect love.

Isaac smiled contentedly, unbothered. “Those without a wife wouldn’t understand.”

“I have one.”

“Oh? The soon–to–be divorced Freya?” Isanc raised an eyebrow, clearly enjoying the banter.

Kristian fell silent, unable to respond.

“Or perhaps your old flame, aka your next wife?” Isaac pressed, a teasing glint in his eyes,

Kristian longed to silence his father, perhaps more than ever before.

He even regretted helping Isaac win over his mother all those years ago–maybe he should have found a few more rivals for his father to compete with, just to keep him humble.

“Let’s not get bogged down in the past,” Isaac said, sensing his son’s discomfort. “Whether you helped me woo your mom or not, I would’ve won her over.”

“Do you think you’re the only one who can brag?” Kristian snapped back.

Isaac paused, then asked, “Do you know why?”

Kristian didn’t respond. He didn’t want to know.

“Because your mom has always loved me. I was her first love, the one she could never forget,” Isaac said, his voice becoming unexpectedly serious. “Even though I misunderstood her, there was never another woman by my side. I didn’t break up with her, nor did I divorce her for anyone else.” Isaac’s words hung in the air.

Kristian stiffened, the truth of his father’s words settling in.

Isaac gave him a sharp ‘glance, his voice turning cold. “I don’t want to admit you’re my son in public. You’ve embarrassed us. We can’t bear that kind of shame.”

Kristian stared at him, incredulous. “Who was it that used to parade me around everywhere, telling anyone who would listen that I was your son?”

“Who did that?” Isaac raised an eyebrow.

Kristian fell silent, unwilling to continue the argument.

As the tension between father and son simmered down, the conversation between Lionel and Freya began to echo through the room.

“How about you and Kristian wait until after my birthday to finalize the divorce?” Lionel suggested, his tone pleading “I really want you to attend my birthday banquet as my granddaughter–in–law.”

“I’ve already agreed with Kristian to get the decree the day after tomorrow,” Freya replied, her voice firm.

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Kristian, come here!” Lionel interrupted, his voice sharp with urgency.

He genuinely didn’t want Freya and Kristian to part ways.

in his eyes, Freva was a good woman, and Kristian simply didn’t know how to value her.

“Delay your divorce until my birthday. You have no objections, right?”

Lionel glared at Kristian, as if saying with his eyes, “Even if you do, keep it to yourself!”

Kristian’s gare darkened, but he gave a stiff nod. “I have no objections.”

“Freya, Kristian has agreed,” Lionel said, his voice filled with hope. “Just wait until my birthday.”

“Lionel Freya said softly, feeling a pang of guilt at seeing the old man so disappointed, but she couldn’t back down. “It takes 30 days to finalize a divorce. Your birthday is on the 15th, and Kristian is scheduled to go abroad on the 16th. To avoid any complications, it’s better to get the divorce done the day after tomorrow.”

The words hung in the air, and Melinda, Isaac, and Lionel all turned to look at her.

They understood now–Freya was resolute in her decision to divorce Kristian, no matter what.

The atmosphere in the room shifted, becoming thick with tension.

“Who told you I was going abroad?” Kristian’s voice was dark with anger.

Freya assumed he was upset about her checking his schedule. “Gerard.”

“He’s been busy with other things lately. My schedule’s been handed over to the secretarial department,” Kristian lied smoothly, his face as cold as ever. “The trip abroad’s been canceled.”

Freya’s eyes narrowed. She didn’t believe him.

“If Kristian isn’t going abroad, then you can delay your divorce,” Melinda chimed in, trying to smooth things