Chapter 220

“Hey, Grayson,” Estrella answered the phone with familiar ease, knowing it was Grayson on the other end.

Grayson’s voice came through, tinged with concern, “You and Jason finalized the divorce?” News like that has a way of spreading even if Estrella and Jason hadn’t made a public affair of it. Their circle of friends, including Grayson, had caught wind of it.

Estrella chuckled lightly, “Word travels fast, huh?”

There was a pause before Grayson replied, his voice steady but gentle, “Look, just because you’re not husband and wife anymore doesn’t mean you can’t be friends. We’ve all known each other for over two decades, Estrella. Don’t stress yourself out.”

“I know, Grayson,” she reassured him.

Grayson switched gears, “By the way, the legal contract with my Corp is up for renewal. I was wondering if you’re up for taking on the company’s representation again?”

“Of course, I am. I’ll swing by tomorrow to discuss it with you,” Estrella replied eagerly.

“Sounds good.”

After a bit more shop talk, they ended the call.

Estrella placed her phone down and gazed at little Isaac, dozing peacefully beside her. Her spirits lifted even more at the sight. She couldn’t resist leaning over and planting a gentle kiss on her son’s chubby cheeks. The most gratifying part was seeing how well Isaac wa thriving since coming back home.

As her hand brushed Isaac’s forehead, he mumbled in his sleep, “Daddy.” The word hit Estrella hard. No matter how much she did, she could never fill that particular role. No matter how capable she was, she couldn’t transform into a man.

Watching Isaac murmur again, she playfully pinched his cheek, half-jokingly scolding, “You little brat, your mama went through hell to bring you into this world, and all you can think about is daddy?”

sleep. That kid sure knew

turned off the room’s main light, huffing as she settled onto the large bed next to his crib. All her efforts

the shares Jason offered. “For god’s sake, do you have any idea what Nelson International is worth? After all those years of Jason being tight-fisted,

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch. I take

“This is the reward for all the years you’ve endured. Plus for

voice softened, but she quickly added, Anyway, you’re entitled to it.”

said, “My Ella just wants to

is no longer part of the Nelson family, in case you

eyes with a hint of arrogance, “Even if I cut ties with

earned him a thumbs-up from Jesse. “Impressive.”

not Estrella. Clearly, Estrella was, without a doubt, the

couldn’t help but laugh, “Bryce, you’re about to make my son cry with all this

thought you’d be so moved you’d throw yourself at

shot back, “I’d be willing, but the real question is, would you be up for the

banter had Jesse in

reminded them of a time Bryce claimed he couldn’t be attracted to Estrella even if she stripped naked,

are a mom already.

peeling shrimp for Isaac and placing them in his bowl,

seeing Estrella’s lively spirit reassured him. He had worried the divorce might have been a facade of

tiny hands and pop it in his mouth, his eyes crinkling with joy. Bryce couldn’t help but beam with pride. “Hey, Jesse, swap seats with me. I want

“Dream on. I’m not

ended up placing Isaac in a high chair next to him, peeling another shrimp and offering it to his son. “Say

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