30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

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

turned off the room’s main light, huffing as she settled onto the large bed next to his crib. All her efforts seemed in vain when even in his dreams, Isaac didn’t call for her.

dinner with Isaac, Bryce, and Jesse, Jesse exploded upon hearing that Estrella had refused 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, he finally opens his wallet during the

as a free lunch. I take those shares, and who knows what strings

this a free lunch?” Jesse protested. “This is the reward for all the years you’ve endured. Plus for

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

lamenting Estrella’s refusal of the shares, Bryce glanced at her and said, “My Ella just wants to cut ties clean. If she wanted money, she could make her own,

Bryce a look and said, “Your Ella? Estrella is no longer part

hint of arrogance, “Even if I cut ties with the Nelsons, wouldn’t cut ties with

resolve earned him a

how one could forsake even their family, but not Estrella. Clearly, Estrella

about to make my son cry

so

“I’d be willing, but the real question is, would you

had

he couldn’t be attracted to Estrella even if she

mom already. And this

Estrella chided while peeling shrimp for Isaac and placing them in his bowl, “your think the little guy understands any

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

mouth, his eyes crinkling with joy. Bryce couldn’t help but beam with pride. “Hey, Jesse, swap seats with me. I want to sit next to

“Dream on. I’m

a high chair next to him, peeling another shrimp and offering it to his son. “Say daddy,