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Given Liam's nature, there was always the chance he'd slip up and blurt everything out without meaning to.

As long as there was still a flicker of hope for Kristian's recovery, Isaac knew he had to keep this under wraps -for

now, his family couldn't be allowed to find out.

Freya agreed, her voice quiet but steady. "Alright."

She slipped into the car and set off toward the airport.

Whatever becof Kristian from here on out would hinge entirely on luck-and Lawrence's skill.

Freya's chest ached with worry, and Isaac was just as torn up. After watching her leave, he slumped back in his

seat, fingers kneading his temples, weighed down by a storm of unease.

The news of his son's accident had hit him like a gut punch.

Aside from his messy relationships, Kristian had never once caused trouble growing up. He was the kind of son

other parents could only dream of.

But now, with damage to his central nervous system that severe, there was no telling what might follow.

Isaac was truly afraid.

If his mind suffered, at least they could care for him at home.

But if he lost the ability to walk, or speak, or even see or hear-Isaac feared Kristian himself wouldn't be able to

take it.

Kristian had always carried himself with pride. Isaac was terrified this would crush him completely.

As for Freya-lsaac had never, not once, blamed her.

After all, she was the very person his son had risked everything to protect. He couldn't find it in himself to hold

her responsible.

All he wanted was for Freya to be able to live with herself. Kristian had made his own decisions; none of this was

her doing. He couldn't bear to see her drown in guilt for the rest of her life.

With that thought, he unlocked his phone and typed out a message. "Don't carry this burden-you've already

done more than enough."

After sending it, he quietly deleted part of their message history.

Melinda wasn't one to snoop, but still-if she ever stumbled across those chats and started asking questions, he

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Once everything was taken care of, he turned the car toward home.

When he got there, he lingered a moment, collecting himself before stepping out. By the the crossed the

threshold, he was once again the man everyone knew -comped, impossibly polished, and verbindly sme

assured.

When he cinside, Lionel and Melinda were no longer in front of the television They were chatting quietly.

"All done?" Melinda asked, her voice gentle as she looked up at him.

Isaac draped a shawl over her shoulders, worried she might be cold. "Yes." "What was it about?"

"Kristian."

At that, Melinda's gaze sharpened slightly. Even though she'd just celebrated Kristian's birthday with him days

ago, she couldn't help but worry.

Even Lionel looked over.

y cup

Isaac strolled over and poured himself a cup of coffee, his manner casual. "Since Kristian went to Alerth, he

hasn't been handling any of the head office's business. The secretary's office just askedto fill in for a bit."

"Then you should help him more," Melinda replied, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world "Kristian's

been working himself half to death. He's earned a break."

"So you care about your son, but not your husband?" Isaac raised an eyebrow, amused.

cut in, "What's wrong with her caring about Kristian? If it weren't for him, won Melinda's heart back in the day?"

Before Melinda could respond, Lione/

do you honestly think you'd have

Isaac stayed unbothered.

"Kristian asking you to help run the company just proves he trusts your abilities," Lionel went on, praising his

grandson while taking a jab at his son. “At your age, you should be grateful he still wants you involved."

"Didn't you used to complain about him constantly?" Isaac's voice remained calm, his expression unchanged.

"That depends who you're comparing him to. Next to Freya, of course he falls short," Lionel snorted, entirely

serious. "But compared to you, he's miles better."

Isaac's gaze flicked upward.

Just as expected. If only Kristian had been here.

After brushing the conversation aside, Isaac began fretting about how he'd

explain everything to the rest of the family at Christmas.

Ever since Kristian had taken the reins of the company, he'd been managing a slew of partnerships, both at

hand abroad, constantly running himself into the ground.

And yet,. he always made it hfor the holidays.

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If things were truly as bad as Freya had said, there was no way Kristian would make it hon Christmoon, and

Isaac had no idea what kind of excuse would be believable enough

While Isaac wrestled with his thoughts, Freya had already made it to the airport

As she waited for her flight, her phone rang-it was Lawrence. He'd give her his number before the left so they

could stay in touch. "Has the family consent form been signed?"

"It's done. I'm at the airport now, waiting for my flight back."

“Alright.”

"Has Kristian woken up?" Freya asked, her hand tightening slightly around her phone without her realizing

Lawrence's voice was calm. "He regained consciousness briefly-maybe half an hour. But then he slipped back

into a coma. His condition's still unstable."

"What about symptoms?"

"It's too early to tell. We won't be able to run a full assessment until his external injuries have healed." He didn't

sugarcoat it.

Freya told him she'd be there as soon as she could, then ended the call.

By the tshe landed, it was already past nine.

She headed straight to the hospital where Kristian was being treated, hoping Lawrence could get him transferred

to his own facility right away.

But when she got there, Kristian's room was empty. Her stomach dropped. She

checked every room in the ward, but found no trace of him.

Panic rising, she pulled out her phone and called Lawrence.

She heard the ringtone echoing faintly down the corridor.

As she followed the sound, Lawrence appeared at the end of the hallway, casually dressed, a faint smile on his

lips. "Ms. Briggs, over here."

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"Where's Kristian?" Freya asked sharply.

"He's already been transferred. He should be arriving at my facility shortly," Lawrence said, unbothered.

Freya's brows drew together. She didn't buy it. "Then why are you still here?"

He smiled. "Had to wait on the family consent form. And-" He paused, his eyes shifting, a shadow of something

else flickering behind them.

Freya didn't budge. "And what?"

"I've got a message for you. From Kristian," Lawrence said slowly.

Freya didn't respond, but she didn't look away either.

Something told her this wouldn't be easy to hear.

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Or worse, that she wouldn't be able to accept it.

"He wantedto tell you-it's all settled between the two of you," Lawrence said, hands shoved in his pockets.

"All the misunderstandings, the broken trust, whatever debt he owed you-he's repaid it with his life."

"That's not possible. He'd never say that," Freya answered instantly.

Kristian might've hurt her, but she knew his pride. A man like him would say

something like that. If he did,

he wouldn't be Kristian.

"He said it. Why is that so hard to believe?" Lawrence replied lightly, almost

mocking.

Freya's expression didn't falter. "Letsee him. | want to hear it from him

myself."

She had every reason to believe Lawrence was just trying to keep her out of the

picture for his own benefit. She couldn't afford to risk Kristian waking up only to be manipulated by him again.

But Lawrence just kept playing his part. "He doesn't want to see you. How else would you hear it?"

"And how exactly do you know he doesn't want to see me?" Freya shot back.

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