Chapter 208

Their gazes locked, and as Kristin approached Estrella, she seemed oblivious to Isaac’s presence, her eyes filled with only her daughter-in-law.

With a radiant smile, Kristin reached Estrella and called out her name again. Estrella stood up from her chair and said, “Hi Kristin.”

“You’ve been back for a while, haven’t you? I’ve been meaning to invite you over for dinner but just couldn’t find the right moment. When you were ill, I visited you twice at the hospital. You were sleeping both times. By the time I went again, you had already been. discharged.”

Kristin then asked, “By the way, are you feeling better now? No more discomfort? There’s been a nasty flu going around lately.”

“Thank you, I’m all better. You and Landon should take care of yourselves,” Estrella advised, her concern genuine.

Kristin’s grip on Estrella’s hand tightened with emotion. Kristin knew, deep down, that her son hadn’t treated Estrella right over the years.

At this point, neither Kristin nor Landon knew about Estrella’s pregnancy three years ago or that she had taken a fall at Sandalwood Oasis while waiting for Jason to return. If they had, Jason would have had some serious explaining to do.

Not even Autumn knew about it, or else she would have been devastated.

Holding onto Estrella’s hand, Kristin studied her favorite daughter-in-law, and she remained blissfully unaware of Isaac standing quietly beside them.

Obligingly, Isaac stayed by Estrella’s side, silently clutching her leg as she and Kristin chatted. His big eyes were fixed on the two of them, a picture of obdience.

Perhaps it was the absence of a father figure that made Isaac so well-behaved from a young age. Whenever Estrella took him out or engaged in conversation, he’d wait silently by her side.

eat, he’d eat quietly. If she didn’t, he’d just watch her, never fussing or causing

he’s been reluctant to finalize any paperwork. Maybe you could give him another chance? I’m sure he’d

the Nelson family’s assets and shares. Estrella, I can tell that Jason still has feelings for you. I promise you, during the years you were away, Jason didn’t have any relationship with either

had been fretting over Estrella and Jason’s marriage since before

longed to marry him. But it was Estrella who had caught Kristin’s eye since she was a child. Although Estrella seemed

pillar of support for Cole. Kristin’s affection for her only deepened. So when Kristin encountered Estrella, she didn’t beat around

Kristin made her case, Estrella gently loosened her grip on Kristin’s hand, “Jason and

Estrella. As long as we’re within the law and haven’t committed

finish, Isaac, clinging to Estrella’s

look beside her, feeling that the voice didn’t come from around them. Only then did she lower her gaze to the

looked up at Estrella and called out “Mommy”

mind went blank, her breath nearly

calling Estrella ‘Mommy’? Could Isaac be Estrella’s child? The thought nearly caused her

could Estrella have a child? And one this big? Moreover, he bore a striking

seconds, Kristin’s mind raced with melodramatic scenarios. Then swiftly. regaining her composure, she stared intently at Isaac, wondering if

down and scooped him into her

little arms tightly around her neck and called out

Kristin didn’t know

as Estrella was about to speak, Kristin cut in, “Estrella, is

“Mom, Isaac has nothing to do with Jason. I left Ravenwood

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