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?”

murmured “Daddy” once more in his sleep. That kid sure knew

to his crib. All her

have any idea what Nelson International is worth? After all those years

lunch. I take those shares, and who knows what

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

added, Anyway, you’re entitled

at her and said, “My Ella just wants

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

I cut ties with the Nelsons,

a thumbs-up from Jesse.

family, but not Estrella. Clearly, Estrella was, without

but laugh, “Bryce, you’re about to make my son cry with all this

teased back, “I thought you’d be so moved you’d throw yourself

willing, but the real question is, would you be up

banter had

conversation reminded them of a time Bryce claimed he couldn’t be attracted to Estrella even if she stripped naked, which had even made Jason laugh.

exasperated, “Come on, you are a mom already. And

chided while 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 indifference, but it was clear she remained as

Bryce couldn’t help but beam with pride. “Hey, Jesse, swap seats with me. I

on. I’m not

ended up placing Isaac in a high chair next to him, peeling another shrimp and

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