Chapter 283

Bryce finished speaking, and Jesse and Estrella remained silent. Off to the side, Isaac saw the three of them just staring at each other without a word. Clutching a burger that was bigger than his face, he let out a chuckle.

Isaac’s chuckle broke the standoff. Jesse scratched her cropped hair and said, “I can help. you, and I can go back with you. But would your folks, your grandparents believe it?” After speaking, she glanced at Estrella.

Deep down, Jesse was reluctant. After all, she could be asked for help with anything, from chasing down criminals to putting out fires, but settling down and starting a family? That wasn’t her forte.

When Jesse’s eyes shifted to Estrella, Bryce’s gaze followed suit.

Estrella, with a nonchalant tone, said, “I don’t mind. I could even bring Isaac to your family if you like, as long as you’re not afraid of stirring up a hornet’s nest.”

With that remark, Jesse’s eyes returned to Bryce.

Estrella was right. Setting aside the fact that she had a child, the crucial point was that her ex-husband was Jason. If Bryce dared to bring her home, Keith might have given him a hard time he wouldn’t have recovered from.

Processing Estrella’s casual comment, Bryce pondered for a moment, then said, “I still want to live a few more years. Estrella, you’re off the list. I’ll figure out another way.”

In just a short span of time, Bryce had already imagined the chaos of bringing Estrella home-a scene that no phrase could aptly describe, not even ‘all hell breaking loose”.

He also had two eccentric aunts who could drown him with their spitfire comments as if they were on Broadway. So, it was back to the drawing board for him.

Next to Estrella, Isaac saw the three adults looking troubled and took another bite of his burger, giggling once more.

Seeing this, Bryce reached over and broke off half of Isaac’s burger, teasing, “You little rascal, what’s so funny?”

Isaac laughed even harder sneakily hiding the burger inside

burger is greasy, why hide it in your clothes? If Bryce wants more, let him

earnest bite of

don’t you just listen to your grandpa and go on those blind dates? You might find someone suitable.”

have time for marriage or

“But I’m a

know how tough marriage can be for women, so I’m not

Bryce’s enlightenment, Estrella and Jesse gave him a thumb’s

to think seriously, especially about Jesse and Bryce who would both be 27 the following year. Estrella said, “Jesse, Bryce, jokes aside, you guys aren’t getting any younger. Especially Jesse, a woman’s youth doesn’t

“If neither of you wants to date or listen to family arrangements, why not just pair up? At least you know each other well, and

“Estrella, stop it.”

don’t make blind matches,” both protested in unison.

the prospect of being partners, they both got goosebumps and lost

further, only suggesting, “Well, you guys figure it out, but just try to Isaac a little

hope for your own second child,” they

them a look of disdain and saw them shake hands in agreement,

tapped each of them with her fork, causing a sharp pain that made them

a beat. She’d forgotten contraception twice before, and she hoped there wouldn’t be

continue working, while Jesse accompanied Estrella and Isaac to the

session, Estrella turned to Jesse and asked,

feel the urge to marry. Besides, what kind of man would

would truly like her and if anyone did want to be with her, it would likely be for her money. If that was what relationships were all

rather be alone.

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