Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1186

"We've lived in this villa for years; it's practically the Mercer Estate now.

Under normal circumstances, Lillian living here wouldn't be an issue. But things are different. We have those two disgusting creatures living here, and you know how much Lillian despises them.

Without them, it'd be great for her to come home.

Besides, Dad bought Bella a luxury penthouse, didn't he?

Spending a little money to buy Lillian a house is the bare minimum."

Martin constantly cried poor, but his sons knew perfectly well that he had a hidden nest egg.

He wasn't as wealthy as he used to be, but he definitely had enough to buy a house.

It might not be a sprawling mansion in the most exclusive neighborhood.

But it was the thought that counted. If he couldn't even offer that basic gesture to Lillian, was he even human?

He bought a house for his stepdaughter but wouldn't do the same for his biological daughter?

"Brandon, whatever Dad has tucked away is his literal retirement fund. If you force him to buy a house, he'll be completely tapped out."

Brandon didn't care if Martin ended up penniless.

"So what? We're Lillian's real brothers.

Digging into his stash for our sister is infinitely better than waiting for some outsider to drain him dry."

Hearing it put that way, Colin nodded in agreement. "You're right. Dad was the one who crossed the line back then. Whether it's to compensate her or simply because this house is too toxic to live in, giving Lillian that house is the right move."

Meanwhile, Martin and Sabrina were still in their bedroom, wrapped up in each other. Although Sabrina was internally fuming, she had successfully stroked Martin's ego, and keeping his heart firmly in her grasp was her top priority.

Sabrina immediately nestled into his chest, playing the delicate, devoted wife. "Martin, I'm yours, and I'll follow your lead. If you go, I'll go with you. If you bow down, I'll bow down.

If you refuse to go, I'll stay right by your side. No matter what you choose, I stand with you."

She was just laying it on thick, hoping to display her immense love and gentleness.

But what Martin really wanted to hear was that even if he stayed home, Sabrina would go and take his place.

That way, he could escape the ordeal entirely.

But of course, she didn't offer.

His thoughts quickly shifted to his rebellious daughter.