30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

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.”

hold a great-grandchild for years.

could chime in, Autumn continued, “Estrella’s got a slight edge-after all, she’s already had a child.

whipped out a stack of photographs, enthusiastically suggesting, “Jason, you and Estrella grew up together, so you surely know 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

the photographs handed to him his expression was priceless. When did

nudged the photos towards him again “Help Estrella choose someone suitable,”

a long moment before reluctantly accepting

the back. Take a good look, Jason. If this works out, I’ll have Estrella buy you a pair of shoes.” In Autumn’s hometown, it was customary to gift shoes to

casually hummed in acknowledgment as he

expression darkened, “Let’s focus on eating. Why do you bring this up

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

Jason caught out of the corner of his eye, prompting him to give

them out on the dining table and looked at Autumn, “I think

for Estrella on the table, despite previously agreeing not to

utterly blindsided

Isaac’s giggles broke through the

eat,” Cole directed Isaac, who obediently scooped up

a close with Isaac’s innocent chant, “Eat food, eat food.”

to play in his room, Estrella teased, “Why didn’t

had me, you won’t be interested in

can you be so sure of yourself?”