The heart of an ice prince

Chapter 10

 **Chapter 10: Breaking Point**

The tension in the house was palpable in the days following Felix's confrontation with his parents. Every time he passed them in the hallway, their gazes were sharp, like daggers cutting through the air. He tried to focus on his photography, retreating to his room whenever he could, but the atmosphere felt suffocating, and the arguments loomed over him like a storm cloud.

One evening, as Felix was going through his photos, he heard a knock on his door. It was his father, his presence commanding and unwelcome.

**Felix's Father:** "Open the door, Felix. We need to talk."

Reluctantly, Felix opened the door, crossing his arms defensively. His father stepped in, closing the door behind him with a soft but firm click.

**Felix's Father:** "I don't think you understand the gravity of what you're doing."

Felix felt a knot tighten in his stomach.

**Felix:** "I'm not doing anything wrong. I'm pursuing something I care about."

**Felix's Father:** "You're wasting your potential on this... hobby. You have responsibilities, a future to think about. Your mother and I have invested too much for you to throw it all away."

**Felix:** "It's not a waste! You don't get it!" Felix's voice rose, anger bubbling beneath the surface. "This is important to me!"

His father stepped closer, the air thick with tension.

**Felix's Father:** "You're being childish. You need to grow up and realize that life isn't about chasing dreams—it's about making smart decisions."

**Felix:** "This is the first time I've ever felt like I could actually be myself!" Felix snapped back, his heart racing. "I can't just pretend to be someone I'm not for the rest of my life!"

His father's expression hardened, disappointment swirling in his eyes.

**Felix's Father:** "You're not being yourself; you're being reckless. You need to stop this nonsense right now."

Felix felt his resolve falter but pushed it away, refusing to let his father intimidate him.

**Felix:** "I won't stop. You can't control me forever."

**Felix's Father:** "You're under my roof, Felix. You may think you have some autonomy, but I will not allow you to embarrass our family with your foolish decisions."

Before Felix could respond, his father turned and left, the door clicking shut behind him. Felix stood there, chest heaving, heart pounding with a mix of anger and fear. This was the moment he'd been dreading, but it felt inevitable.

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The following day, Felix's parents took their control to the next level. He was sitting at his desk, editing photos when his mother stormed in, a stack of papers in hand.

**Felix's Mother:** "You're going to a prestigious boarding school, Felix. Starting next semester."

Felix blinked, taken aback by the suddenness of her words.

**Felix:** "What? No! You can't just decide that for me!"

**Felix's Mother:** "I already have. Your father and I discussed it, and it's for your own good. You need to focus on your studies and your future. This... this obsession with photography is a distraction, and it ends now."

Felix felt his world narrowing, the walls closing in around him.

**Felix:** "You can't just take me away from my life because you don't approve of my choices!"