Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1441

A cold dread washed over Sebastian as the realization hit him. The abuse, the abandonment, the sickening betrayal—those were the exact same sins he had committed against her.

So, if he tried to orchestrate some grand, romantic gesture to prove his remorse, her heart would remain an impenetrable fortress?

Sebastian chewed on the bitter truth, absorbing his mother's devastating warning. He needed to closely monitor Lillian's reaction to the Mercers today to recalibrate his entire strategy.

There was no question about his endgame—he was going to win his ex-wife back. But first, he needed to accelerate the divorce and officially sever ties with Bella.

Parading around as a married man was completely unacceptable if he wanted to pursue Lillian.

Not only did it insult her impeccable standards, but he also had his own massive ego to protect.

Just as he solidified his resolve, Lester Ross materialized at his side. "Mr. Blake, security footage confirms Ms. Mercer's motorcade has breached the main gates."

Sebastian's head snapped up, his eyes scanning the manicured lawns for Noah.

The boy was knee-deep in a chaotic game of tag, laughing hysterically. Being showered with mountains of expensive gifts had put him in a phenomenal mood.

Lester deftly navigated the crowd, tapping the boy's shoulder. "Young Master, Mr. Blake needs you immediately."

Noah scowled, visibly irritated that his fun was being interrupted, but he knew better than to disobey.

As Noah approached, Sebastian dropped to one knee, speaking in a low, urgent voice. "Your mother just arrived. She's walking through the doors any second. You remember exactly what we discussed, right?"

The moment Noah heard Lillian was here, a flash of deep resentment crossed his face.

But the boy was a master of deception—a survival skill he had undoubtedly picked up from Bella.

Furious whispers immediately broke out in the back rows.

"That's Lillian Mercer! What is she doing at Noah's birthday party? I didn't think Lillionix had any corporate overlap with the Blake empire."

Clearly, this guest was tragically out of the loop.

Thankfully, a well-connected socialite, eager to show off her insider knowledge and dispel any rumors of a corporate merger, leaned in and dropped the ultimate bombshell. "Lillian Mercer is Sebastian Blake's ex-wife!"

The guests who already knew the sordid history watched the drama unfold with bated breath.

But the ones hearing it for the first time stood frozen in stunned silence for three agonizing seconds before the horrible realization clicked.

"Wait... no way. Are you telling me Lillian Mercer is the boy's actual mother?!"