Chapter 225

Jason, as Drew turned to look at him, the door to the hospital room suddenly swung open by Bryce’s assistant.

At the sight of Jason and Drew just standing at the doorway, the assistant was momentarily taken aback before offering a respectful greeting, “Mr. Jason.”

Jason gave the assistant a brief glance, nonchalant as he entered the room.

Upon Jason’s arrival, Bryce greeted him with a composed nod, “Hey.”

Bracing herself up in bed with both hands, Estrella said, “It’s just a minor fracture. You don’t have to come. You’re making it seem like I’m at death’s door.”

Drew chimed in carefully, “Ms. Estrella, Mr. Jason is really concerned about you. He rushed here right after his flight landed, even canceling a very important meeting.”

After Drew spoke, Bryce shot him a glance. So, was Drew playing spokesman for Jason?

Jason paid no mind to their insinuations, merely walking up to Estrella’s bedside, looking down at her, “What happened?”

Estrella looked up at him briefly, “Just work stuff.”

Ever since that slap, Estrella rarely confided in Jason as before. She no longer shared everything with him like she used to.

Hands still in his pockets, Jason just stood there, gazing down at Estrella. For a moment, the atmosphere in the hospital room grew somber.

them both away when the room door was opened again.

Jesse entered, carrying Isaac in her arms.

was full of smiles just a moment ago, suddenly changed when she saw Jason here. With a slicked-back haircut, a few strands falling over her forehead, and Isaac

with Isaac in her arms and said,”Yo! Both Nelsons are here.” Then she turned to Estrella,

a bright “Mommy!” His eyes squinting with joy, Isaac was the spitting image of Estrella as a child. He wore

fine, I’ll be home in a couple of days to be with

out to embrace Isaac, Bryce intervened. He cautioned, “Mommy’s leg hurts,

with concern. Estrella noticed Isaac’s dampened spirits and reassured him,

it to soothe the pain. Estrella’s heart warmed at his gesture. Her son was truly

He used to never find children adorable, but now, Estrella’s

had grown so much in just a month. Last time the child seemed barely two, and

observed the trio and Isaac, his expression darkening. They seemed to be hiding something

enthusiastic blowing, Bryce reached out to scoop him from Jesse’s arms,

Where did Bryce get the

that Isaac would likely ignore Bryce, and wouldn’t let Bryce hold him. However, to his surprise, Isaac didn’t just let Bryce hold him. He

the scene. How had this little boy, who had been extremely cautious and

unhappy. And it didn’t

bad

in the room. Holding Isaac closer, he coaxed

the other side, Jason glared icily at Bryce, as

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