The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 427

Arriving at The Yale Residences, Connor played the perfect little host, dragging Stella all over the estate for a grand tour.

Stella's eyes sparkled with wonder. "Wow! Your house is massive. It's way prettier than ours!" she gasped.

She had never seen such a luxurious and impeccably designed mansion; it looked like a palace straight out of a fairy tale.

The two kids tore through the house in high spirits, running from the breezy terraces to the backyard to swing on the lawn, their bright laughter echoing through the air.

Jillian trailed behind them, constantly reminding them not to trip, occasionally joining in their games with a soft, affectionate smile warming her features.

Just as they were hitting peak excitement, the low rumble of an engine shutting off echoed from the driveway.

Recognizing the sound immediately, Connor sprinted eagerly toward the front door.

Killian had barely stepped out of his car when he saw his son racing toward him. He gave a slight nod before shifting his dark gaze toward the lawn.

Both Jillian and Stella looked up at him at the exact same moment.

Panic flared in Stella's chest. She instinctively dove behind Jillian, clutching the hem of her shirt like a lifeline.

Killian's eyes swept over the little girl for a fraction of a second before quickly snapping away.

"Having fun?" he asked Connor, his voice flat.

"Yeah!" Connor nodded vigorously.

He had friends at school, but at home, he was always an only child. The Yale Residences exuded a suffocating, strict formality, and with Killian's notoriously icy demeanor, no classmate ever dared step foot inside.

This was the first time the grand house had ever echoed with the joyous, chaotic laughter of two children playing together. It brought a rare spark of life to the sterile estate.

Not wanting to ruin his son's good mood, Killian offered a curt nod. "Good."

With that, he strode down the cobblestone path and headed straight indoors.

The moment he vanished, the heavy, oppressive tension evaporated. Stella relaxed instantly and bounded off to chase Connor around the yard once more.

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