30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 272

he was, staring at Estrella with a firm resolve in his eyes, “Estrella, if you’re considering getting back with Jason, I’m against it. You don’t even need to ask why. You can be with anyone else, but Jason is out of the question.”

Ever since Jason asked him to step aside for Holly, Cole had had an unfavorable view of this marriage. Cole had never intended for his daughter to be with Jason for a lifetime. Now that they had finally settled things cleanly why would they bother with a marriage. again?

Playing the villain for once, Cole stood his ground against the reunion with Jason. Estrella couldn’t help but find humor in his staunch opposition. She teased, “What about Bryce?”

Cole’s face darkened instantly. “Why must you always involve yourself with the Nelsons? Are they the only men on earth?” His voice grew stern, “And I definitely do not agree with Bryce. If you even mention the name of their cousin Robert, Estrella, believe me, I’ll have words with you.”

Knowing Estrella was never serious, Cole preempted her, even bringing up young to make his point.

Robert

Estrella chuckled at her father’s rare anger, “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll handle it.”

Cole’s disapproval of their remarriage was expected. Estrella had seen the disappointment in his eyes three years ago when she was hospitalized after the fall. It was clear he would never support Jason again, even though he had once been in favor of their marriage.

After her talk with Cole, Estrella took a deep breath as she left his study, then retreated to her own room. No sooner had she entered than she saw Isaac, fidgeting on the bed, looking around as if searching for someone.

“What’s up, buttercup? Why are you awake?” Estrella sat beside him on the bed.

Isaac looked up, still drowsy, “Mommy, where’s Uncle Jason?”

Estrella draped a light blanket over his sleeping bag, “He went home, sweetheart.”

Hearing this, Isaac clambered into Estrella’s lap, finding comfort in her embrace.

then gently rocked him, trying to

raised his head to say, “Mommy,

come over tomorrow to play

continued earnestly, “Uncle Jason… could be Daddy.”

this period of bonding with Jason, Isaac accepted him again. It wasn’t just about

smiled, “Big boys need to

then added, “Uncle Jason can kiss

stared at each other, and Estrella felt a pang of empathy for Isaac. He was such a small child, but he made the decision to

Uncle Jason is Daddy. You can call him that from now on and be best buddies. And when Daddy kisses Mommy, it’s because he loves. me, just like you

close to Mommy was about love, not competition. They could

planting a kiss on his cheek, “Close your

agreed, snuggling into her

grow up open-hearted, not burdened by her and Jason’s complicated past. She longed for Isaac to be surrounded by love and to grow into a gentle, loving man

It was Jason calling. Quietly, she took the call in the bathroom, whispering, “You home?”

voice was soft, “Yeah, just got in. Estrella, I miss you.” It wasn’t a lie. He really did miss them. As he left the Dorvold family home, he found himself longing for a

with Cole still heavy on her mind. Sensing her silence, Jason inquired, “Did your dad talk to you after I

“You know him pretty well.”

admitted, “Dad’s not on board.

a moment, then resolved, “I’ll talk to

Jason out, Estrella mentioned, “But Isaac really likes you.”

spread across Jason’s face, “Isaac’s opinion is important, and so is yours. I hope. you can like me again.” hey chatted a while longer, about mundane things and plans to visit the hospital the

of the bathroom, set her phone aside, took

Sandalwood Oasis.