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.”

up at her mother, skeptical. Why would Isaac be spelling out ‘Daddy’ in front of he for no

his voice tinged with a touch of

flashcards,

My baby has lots of daddies.” But Isaac shook his head, indicating they weren’t his

disbelief, Estrella called out,

beans. I just asked Isaac if he knew who his daddy was,” Autumn confessed, “Sweetie, speaking of

technology.” Then she added, “Mom, do me a

felt different from other kids who had fathers at their side. Unfortunately, it only took a few days

I’m prying for no reason. I’m just curious because Isaac’s got good genes. He knows so many words for his age,” Autumn

everyone,” Estrella shot back. Her curiosity. could lead to questions Estrella wasn’t ready

Estrella’s stern face, Autumn mimed zipping her

LLP. She had just completed her paperwork when al honk from a sleek black Rolls Royce caught her

was Landon’s car. The driver stepped out and respectfully

the backseat

door softly

acknowledgment, then asked, “Been back for a few days, righ Your mom said you’ve been under

for a couple

Estrella, noting how much more composed she seemed after years apart. After studying her for a moment, Landon broached the subject,

Estrella replied crisply.

if I asked you not to go through with this divorce, would you consider

be decisive and intolerant of dissent. Jason was much the same. She never expected Landon to intervene about her marriage to Jason, much less ask

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