Chapter 205

“Sweetheart!” Estrella entered the house with a mask on, and in a split second, the previously gloomy Isaac was buzzing with energy like a bee on a sugar rush. Scrambling up from the floor, he charged towards Estrella with his little legs pumping. “Mommy, Mommy!”

“Mama!” As Isaac flung himself into Estrella’s arms, you’d think he hadn’t seen her in centuries.

Lifting Isaac up from the floor, Estrella showed no signs of illness. Her entire demeanor was lively and energetic.

Fearful of bringing home any germs, she had stopped by Waterfall Acres for a thorough scrub-down and donned her most airtight mask before entering the house.

Autumn couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of Estrella all bundled up. “The doctors said you’re clear, honey. You’re gonna be just fine. Aren’t you getting a bit claustrophobic in there?”

“I’m okay.” Estrella’s voice was muffled but firm.

When Isaac reached for Estrella’s mask, trying to peel away the barrier, Estrella quickly stopped him, “Sweetie, mommy’s been sick, we can’t take off the mask.”

Estrella had always been a force to be reckoned with, but ever since Isaac came into her life, all her softness was reserved for her child.

Isaac, heeding Estrella’s warning, cautiously retreated.

As they settled in the living room, Isaac flipped through a book, proudly showing off his learning achievements to Estrella. When he placed the flashcards spelling ‘Daddy’ in fron of Estrella, his eyes carried the weight of his longing for his father.

Catching the cue, Estrella glanced at Autumn, “Mom, what have you been telling Isaac?”

Autumn, caught off-guard but trying to maintain her composure, insisted, “Nothing at all. I’ve just been teaching him to read.”

would Isaac be spelling out ‘Daddy’ in front of

voice tinged with a touch

pile of flashcards,

said, “Bryce and Jesse are daddies. My baby

disbelief, Estrella called out,

asked Isaac if he knew who his daddy was,” Autumn confessed, “Sweetie, speaking of which, who exactly is Isaac’s father?”

replied, “Haven’t I told you? Isaac is the result of science and technology.” Then she added, “Mom, do me a favor and save me the trouble, don’t bring up ‘daddy’ around Isaac.”

Isaac didn’t have a father in the conventional sense, Estrella’s love was more than enough. And with Bryce around, Isaac hardly felt different from other kids who had fathers at their side. Unfortunately, it only

good genes. He knows so many words for

might be better for everyone,” Estrella shot back. Her curiosity. could lead to questions Estrella

Autumn mimed zipping her lips

her onboarding at Justice Guardians LLP. She had just completed her paperwork when al honk from a sleek black

car. The driver stepped out and respectfully

Landon sitting in the backseat and eventually

door softly clicked shut behind her.

asked, “Been back for a few days, righ Your

fever for a couple of days. I’m fine

turned to Estrella, noting how much more composed she seemed after years apart. After studying her for a moment, Landon broached the subject, “Kristin mentioned you’re still

Estrella replied crisply.

I asked you not

dissent. Jason was much the same. She never expected Landon to intervene about her marriage to Jason, much less ask her to

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