30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

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.

a longstanding affection, their history, and her feelings for him that hadn’t completely

disappointments piled up over the years of their

anything more, just gently wiped Isaac’s mouth with a napkin.

remarked, surprised by Jason’s attentiveness, “Never thought you’d be good with kids.” If she remembered correctly, Jason never really liked kids, and he was never the type to hold someone else’s baby.

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 was 22.

your kid.” And because Isaac looked

that, Estrella fell

his little face, there was no additional chatter. He wasn’t like Bryce or Jesse, who had a way with kids. He was more like a

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

it,” Estrella

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

free,” Jason responded.

her check-up, Jason and Isaac were left alone in the room. As Jason began to clear the table, Isaac,

smile at Isaac’s helpfulness-the kid was adorable,

up, Isaac cuddled up with his unfinished glass

an appetite as big as

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

“You’re just

melancholic. Picking up a freshly brewed cup of coffee, he mused, “If not for

seemed to grasp Jason’s somber mood instantly. With a concerned little frown,