Chapter 270

At six o’clock, Cole returned home to find Jason lounging comfortably in the living room with little Isaac nestled in his arms. “Hey, look who’s here.” Cole said with a jovial grin.

“Hi,” Jason greeted.

Cole didn’t wear his emotions on his face like Autumn did. The way he interacted with Jason remained the same as it was before. From the corner sofa, Estrella’s peripheral vision occasionally swept over Cole, gauging his mood with a watchful eye.

When Autumn called them to dinner, Estrella set down the Lego bricks that Isaac had been playing with and scooped up the little boy to head over, with Jason and Cole following close behind.

“Don’t be shy, Jason. Make yourself at home,” Autumn urged him warmly as she ladled soup into his bowl.

“Sure,” Jason responded nonchalantly, though he sensed Autumn’s underlying

message-that this was no longer his home and that he and Estrella were officially divorced.

Estrella shot her mother a glance, amused by how quick-witted her mother was becoming in her subtle digs at Jason.

But in reality, Autumn was just being hospitable without any hidden agendas. She usually wore her hearts on her sleeves and wouldn’t be so discreet about it.

For instance, during the jovial dinner, Autumn suddenly remarked, “You know, Jason, you and Estrella aren’t getting any younger. It’s time you both start thinking about your personal issues.”

great-grandchild for years. You’d better step

Autumn continued, “Estrella’s got a slight edge-after all, she’s already had a child. But girls don’t have the advantage of time, so she ought

pick someone you think would be a good match for her, and I’ll arrange for them to meet.” Autumn’s words nearly caused Jason to spray soup across the table, while Cole

photographs handed to him his expression was priceless. When did his mother-in-law

again “Help Estrella choose someone suitable,” she persisted.

for a

basic info is on the back. Take a good look, Jason. If this works out, I’ll have Estrella buy you

casually hummed in acknowledgment as he flipped through

“Let’s focus on eating. Why do you

justified herself, “Jason doesn’t visit often. I’m just asking

covert thumbs-up, which Jason caught out of the corner of his eye, prompting him to give her a look that indicated he would settle the score

dining table and looked at Autumn, “I think Estrella and I are the

his feelings for Estrella on the table,

froze, utterly blindsided

exchanged amused glances Isaac’s giggles broke through the tension finding

goof, just eat,” Cole directed Isaac, who obediently

dinner theatrics came to a close with Isaac’s innocent

his room, Estrella teased, “Why didn’t you pick

as he replied, “Once you’ve had me,

both amused and exasperated, “How can you be so

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