30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 188

“Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a kindly old man and an equally sweet old lady…” Estrella gently read stories to Isaac, and when she saw Isaac close his eyes and fall asleep, she set down the book in her hand, leaned down, and kissed his forehead. Her child was truly adorable, even when asleep. The soft and tender appearance made you want to give him a kiss.

After bestowing a few more kisses, Estrella noted the early hour and decided to use the time wisely. She tucked Isaac in snugly and made her way to the desk to sift through case files.

During her years away from Ravenwood, life had revolved around Isaac, work, and study. Her return was spurred by her parents’ gentle prodding, suggesting that bringing Isaac back would mean family support for them both. Unable to resist her folks’ persuasion and with work coincidentally bringing her back, she had acquiesced. As for the future, that was a bridge she’d cross when she came to it.

Because of her work, Estrella and Isaac didn’t stay at Waterfall Acres but took up residence in the expansive Dorvold family estate. It was convenient, and her mother could lend a hand with Isaac during the busy weekdays.

“Estrella, is Isaac tucked in for the night?” Autumn’s voice broke the silence as she nudged the door open.

Estrella glanced up from her papers, replying in a hushed tone, “He’s asleep.”

“How about I take him to my room, then? That way, you can get a full night’s rest, and be sharper for work tomorrow,” suggested Autumn.

“It’s fine, really. Isaac sleeps through the night without a fuss,” Estrella reassured her.

“I just want to bond a little with pumpkin,” Autumn confessed, with a hint of sadness in her voice.

Estrella had been home for three days, and despite Autumn’s attempts, Isaac remained shy around her. Observing her mother’s subtle craving for closeness with Isaac, Estrella couldn’t suppress a smile. “Go ahead, Mom. If Isaac wakes up and gets fussy, you can always bring him back to me.”

up in her arms with a whisper of joy, “Oh, Isaac darling, you’ll

Autumn’s smile was a thin crescent of contentment. All the years of waiting had paid

know, claiming her daughter was destined

Isaac now in Autumn’s care, Estrella returned to her work, her life a simple tapestry. woven

other, Estrella felt like it was a dream, something that happened in a previous life. It

after going abroad.

her room to find Isaac sitting on the floor, clutching his feet and gazing intently at the door. At first startled,

voice floated over, tinged with helplessness, “He’s been so glum since he woke up.

fixed on Estrella, his voice a plaintive whisper, “Mommy, no.”

the floor. “Isaac, you’re my most precious treasure Mommy will always want you. Grandma just loves spending

resting a cheek on her shoulder, big eyes

nearly as talkative or as quick to smile, but with the

felt at peace knowing

to the courthouse. Over the next few days, life settled into a rhythm of work and family, punctuated by visits from Bryce and Jesse to the Dorvold estate, eager to spend time with Estrella and her

company with -ventures in technology, media,

her mother, had made it into Manning International’s

to insist on a welcome-back party. Overwhelmed by the warmth of her colleagues at the gathering, she