Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1128

Sebastian lost his patience. Noah staring at the ground told him everything he needed to know—the boy was resisting.

But this wasn't up for debate.

It was time for their family to reunite, and Noah had to accept it.

Besides, Lillian was his biological mother.

Fearing that Noah would break her heart again, Sebastian issued a stern warning.

"Noah, I don't care what misunderstandings you have. She carried you for nine months. She treated you incredibly well, and you must love her.

When we go back, you will not give her the cold shoulder. You will greet her with enthusiasm.

Do you understand what enthusiasm looks like? Just like when you saw me at the Equestrian Center. Run up to her, hug her, and kiss her.

Tell her you missed her. Do I make myself clear?"

Noah looked up, his eyes swimming with tears.

He swallowed his sobs, his voice trembling. "Dad, do you not love me anymore?"

Sebastian's heart sank a fraction. "Of course I love you. And your mother loves you just as much.

So, you need to love her just like you love me. Understand?"

"But... but she's a murderer. Why are you and my grandparents forcing me to love a murderer?

The other kids make fun of me for having a murderer for a mother. My best friend won't even play with me anymore because of it."

Sebastian was momentarily at a loss for words.

He wanted to tell the boy that she wasn't a killer, but the two years she spent in prison were a documented fact.

Sebastian had seen exactly how deeply Lillian used to love this boy.

If he wanted to keep her, their son was the key.

His mind was made up. Even if Noah couldn't comprehend it, Sebastian was giving a direct order: he had to get close to Lillian.

Noah couldn't understand why his father's attitude had taken a complete one-eighty.

But he did understand one thing: as long as he returned to the country, he had to do exactly what his father demanded.

Instantly, a deep scowl settled over the boy's face.

Even a child resented being forced into a corner.

Bella's toxic influence had already spoiled him, twisting his sense of right and wrong far past normal bounds.