Chapter 627:
Then he opened his eyes and blew out the candles.
It was the most honest wish he'd ever made. And the one he wanted to ctrue more than anything else.
The cake was cut, gifts were opened. By the tthe celebration ended, it was past nine. Liam joked as he
helped tidy up, and Gerard lent a hand before heading out.
Isaac called Kristian to the rooftop terrace.
The autumn air was crisp and sharp.
Kristian gazed at the busy traffic and glowing city lights below. He shifted his eyes and asked calmly, “Why did
you callup here?”
Isaac raised a brow. “Have you been crying?”
Kristian looked stunned.
He turned away, his eyes wandering over the streets. “I don’t know what you're talking about.”
Isaac smirked. “Is it because Freya didn’t celebrate your birthday with you?”
Kristian remembered her forgiveness.
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Forgiveness hurt more than punishment.
After a pause, he spoke. “You're overthinking. She wisheda happy birthday.”
Isaac narrowed his eyes. “So you're upset because she’s really moved on?” Isaac saw through him instantly,
always getting to the heart of the matter in the shortest time.
Kristian stayed quiet.
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For the first time, he wanted to shove cake into Isaac’s mouth just to shut him up.
Isaac’s tone softened. “I know you regret it.” He patted Kristian’s shoulder. “But she doesn’t have a place for you
in her heart anymore.”
Kristian didn’t respond. He knew that better than anyone.
Isaac spoke with a sigh. “You reap what you sow.”
Kristian muttered, “Are you sure I'm not adopted?”
Isaac chuckled. “Let's make sure Liam learns from your mess. He needs to know that it’s smart to listen to his
elders instead of charging in blind.”
Kristian stayed silent.
Isaac turned a little serious. “Can | ask you something, as your father? Does it hurt to face your mistakes?”
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Freya's cold, distant eyes felt like needles in his chest.
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Kristian said with a faint look in his eyes, “I'm fine.”
Isaac asked softly, “Aren’t you in pain?”
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Just like that, only Freya could ease the storm in his heart.