30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 253

Estrella looked at Jason and just as she was about to speak, the phone in her pocket started to ring. It was Autumn calling.

“Estrella, you’re not back yet? Isaac insists on waiting up for you. He refuses to go to bed,” Autumn’s voice came through the phone.

“Mom, I’m already at the doorstep.” She hung up, then glanced at Jason with a half-smile. “You are in my way.” With Autumn’s call, Estrella neatly sidestepped Jason’s earlier question.

Isaac was waiting at home, and Jason knew it wasn’t his place to hold Estrella back. He gently brushed her cheek with his hand. “How about Saturday? We could take Isaac out for lunch.”

Estrella’s response was noncommittal. “I don’t think that’ll work.” Her tone left little room for misinterpretation.

“So, we’ll play it by ear this weekend, Jason suggested.

After a brief chat, Jason moved his car, allowing Estrella to pull her white BMW into the driveway.

A moment later, as Estrella entered the house, saac ran barefoot towards her and refused to leave her side, clinging to her tightly and refusing to let go.

Autumn watched helplessly. “Isaac’s been off these past few days, not talking much or eating well. I don’t know what to do with him.”

Estrella hugged Isaac tight. “I’ll take him to the doctor tomorrow.” Isaac nestled into her embrace, unusually quiet and clingy.

The next morning, Dr. Lincoln, a middle-aged pediatric psychologist, told them, “The child still lacks a sense of security due to the absence of both parents’ companionship, so this state often occurs. The ideal would be for him to receive ample love from both a mother and a father. It would do wonders for his development.”

implication was clear: Estrella should consider creating a complete home for

Lincoln. We’ll do our best,” Estrella

offered a gentle reminder, “Ms. Estrella, you are so young. You should give yourself a chance at happiness too.

a smile. “I

drove with Isaac and Autumn, the weight on her heart grew heavier. Isaac’s wellbeing was her compass,

topic. “Estrella, maybe it’s time to find a father figure

a wry smile.

Bryce? He’s a good man, genuine to both you and

made Estrella laugh. “Bryce is fine, but what

never been involved in a serious romance, and here she was, a divorcee with a son. It would be unfair

bankruptcy wasn’t in her playbook. Besides, there were no

dropped the subject, muttering about keeping an eye out for someone

silent, and after dropping off Autumn and Isaac, she headed

No matter how much she did for Isaac, she could never replace the role of a father. Her love could only ever

the phone and went to the safe exit to answer it. As soon as the call was connected, Jason’s voice came awkwardly, “Babe, transfer some money

of endearment in quite a while, but now, apparently in need of money, he resorted to it again.

say?” Estrella thought she was hearing things.

at the gas station and I’ve run out of

gave you every last dime

feel Jason’s discomfort through the phone. “I’ll

“Perfect.”