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.

soft, light curls, then gently rocked him, trying to soothe him back to sleep.

Isaac raised his head to

forehead, “He will come over

Jason… could

him again. It wasn’t just about verbally calling him ‘dad, but a thoughtful consideration from

to have big

Isaac nodded, then added, “Uncle

words, Estrella’s laughter faded. They stared at each other, and Estrella felt a pang of empathy for Isaac. He was such a small child, but he made the decision

buddies. And when Daddy kisses Mommy, it’s because he

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

cheek, “Close your eyes

snuggling into her arms

by her and Jason’s complicated past. She longed for

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

other end, Jason’s voice was soft, “Yeah, just got in. Estrella, I miss you.” It wasn’t a lie. He really did

her silence, Jason inquired, “Did your dad talk to

chuckled, “You know him pretty well.”

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

resolved, “I’ll talk to him

out, Estrella mentioned, “But

like me again.” hey chatted a while longer, about mundane things and plans to visit

aside, took a quick shower, and then headed to

Sandalwood Oasis.