Chapter 228

The sound of Isaac calling out “Daddy” surprised Jason so much that he spilled the soup he was holding. His ears turned a shade of crimson the next second. After all his years, that was the first time anyone had ever called him ‘Dad.’

Staring at Isaac, Jason was at a loss for words for a good long while.

Estrella couldn’t help but chuckle at Jason’s startled look and said to Isaac, “Hey kiddo, don’t go throwing that word around. You’ll give him a heart attack.” She then turned to Jason, “Don’t mind him. My boy’s like that. If he takes a shine to someone, he’s quick to call them ‘Dad.”

Jason was flabbergasted. Estrella’s words reminded him of how just yesterday, Isaac was calling Jesse ‘Dad.’

He gave Estrella a look that reeked of judgment and muttered, “He’s starved for affection.” Estrella sipped her soup nonchalantly,. “What can I do? It’s not like I can morph into a dude.”

At a loss for a comeback, Jason just stared at her for a while before continuing to feed Isaac his breakfast.

Isaac watched the banter between them, quietly munching on his food without making a peep, not wanting to interrupt their exchange.

-Mr. Jason, Ms. Estrella did have a boyfriend overseas, but sadly he passed away in a car accident not long after.

Remembering what Drew had reported, and the possibility that Isaac might be the child of another man, Jason felt a pang in his heart. The man was gone, yet she chose to bring the child into the world. That kind of devotion was unmatched.

Jason fed Isaac a piece of chicken and turned to Estrella, asking with a softer tone, “You really liked that guy so much that you’d have his kid even after he was gone?”

Then looking back at Isaac, Jason felt his question might have lacked empathy. The kid looked so much like Estrella.

Estrella smiled, “Yeah, I suppose. Plus, you know I can be a bit superstitious and stubborn when it comes to kids.” If it hadn’t been for those fortune-tellers, she might not have married him.

tough, deep down Estrella knew it clear as day: she had married Jason because of a longstanding affection, their history, and

up over the years of

Estrella finished speaking, Jason didn’t say anything more, just gently wiped Isaac’s mouth with a

good with kids.” If she remembered correctly, Jason never really liked kids, and he was never the type

instinctively dodged, and the kid ended up on the floor. And Jason? Not a hint of remorse, didn’t even help the kid up-just skedaddled like he was avoiding the plague. That year, he

“Because he’s your

that, Estrella fell

chatter. He wasn’t like Bryce or Jesse, who had a way

again, and a nurse popped her head in, “Ms. Estrella, once you’re done with breakfast, come

Estrella

meal, Estrella left for her check-up, instructing Jason, “If you’re not too busy, can you keep an eye on Isaac

I’m free,”

left alone in the room. As Jason began to clear the table, Isaac, eager to help, tossed out

help but smile at Isaac’s helpfulness-the kid was adorable, just like

tidying up, Isaac cuddled up with his unfinished

was impressed; the kid had an appetite as big as

Isaac, Jason received a pat on the arm from the little guy, “Cool.” Isaac was commending Jason on how great he was

said, “You’re just like

cup of coffee, he mused, “If not for all the twists of fate, you’d probably be

Jason’s somber mood instantly. With a concerned little frown, Isaac

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