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.”

for years. You’d better

could chime in, 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

what kind of guy suits her. Help me out and pick someone you think would be a good match for her, and I’ll arrange for them to meet.” Autumn’s words nearly

to him his expression was priceless. When did his

towards him again “Help Estrella choose

for a

with a smile, “The basic info is on the back. Take a good look, Jason. If this works out, I’ll have Estrella buy you a pair of shoes.”

in acknowledgment as he

“Let’s focus on eating. Why do you bring this

visit often. I’m just

gave her mother a covert thumbs-up, which Jason caught out of the corner of his eye, prompting him to give her a look that indicated

the dining table and looked at

his feelings for Estrella on the table,

smile froze, utterly blindsided by Jason’s

and Isaac exchanged amused glances Isaac’s giggles broke through the

obediently scooped up

to a close with Isaac’s

as Isaac tugged Jason to play in his room, Estrella

you’ve had me, you won’t be interested

both amused and exasperated, “How can you be so sure of

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