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.

curls, then gently

raised his head to say, “Mommy, I

“He will come over tomorrow to play with you.”

Jason… could be Daddy.”

bonding with Jason, Isaac accepted him again. It wasn’t just about verbally calling

boys need to

then added, “Uncle Jason can

felt a pang of empathy for Isaac. He was such a small child, but he made the decision to share his most treasured person. It was clear he had truly

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

that Daddy being close to Mommy was about love, not competition.

his cheek, “Close your eyes now, time

agreed, snuggling into her

gently patted his back, Estrella hoped he would 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

Isaac drifted off, Estrella’s phone buzzed. It was Jason calling. Quietly, she took the call in the bathroom,

Jason’s 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 life

didn’t reply, her conversation with Cole still heavy on her mind. Sensing her silence,

“You know

admitted, “Dad’s not on board. He’s pretty set

silent for a moment, then resolved,

Jason out, Estrella mentioned, “But Isaac really

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 next day,

phone aside, took a quick shower, and then headed to

Sandalwood Oasis.