Chapter 287

Isaac’s voice broke through the sleepy haze, prompting Estrella to groggily come to, her voice a tender murmur, “Sweetheart, be good,” as she reached for her ringing phone and answered with a sleepy “Hello?”

On the other end of the line was Bryce, his voice laden with defeat. “Estrella, I don’t have anywhere to go. Can you let me into Waterfall Acres?”

Estrella’s heart sank a touch at the sound of Bryce’s voice, but she quickly composed herself, “What’s going on?”

Bryce sighed, “I refused to go on a blind date, and Grandpa kicked me out. Dad froze my bank accounts, and the company’s auditing. I’m backed into a corner.”

He never imagined that his refusal to date would lead the Nelson clan to shut him out, with even Jason siding against him. That man was beyond low, pushing Bryce into the line of fire for his own selfish desires.

When Bryce complained to his mom, she retorted, “Who’s shutting you out? Who’s using you? Shouldn’t you know better at your age? Besides, we’re just asking you to get married. Is that such a bad thing? You ungrateful brat.” With that, she tossed his belongings outside.

So now, Bryce had no choice but to turn to Estrella.

Estrella replied with blurry eyes, “I’ll come over after I wake up.”

Bryce protested, “For heaven’s sake, it’s six already, and it’s dark out. How can you still be asleep?”

If it wasn’t dark, if Jesse wasn’t out of town, and if he had any other place to go, he wouldn’t be in such a sorry state.

“I’ll be there,” Estrella said, her eyes still closed.

“Bring my boy,” Bryce added before the line went dead.

cheek then got up to prepare herself and her

recent thaw, and when Estrella found Bryce, his nose was practically frozen. She sized him up and down,

pack me clothes,” Bryce

the passcode to my place?” Estrella remembered halfway

three years ago to keep my brother out, and now even I can’t remember it. Can’t get past the fingerprint lock.”

you wait in your car instead

break down. “My

“Blood relatives, indeed.” She glanced at Isaac, “Listen, kiddo, this is what

around Estrella’s neck “I will be good.”

Isaac, “Estrella, let me hold

squealed as their faces pressed together, and Estrella, unable to watch, kicked Bryce. She tried to get inside, only to find herself unable to remember the

was missing and then realized it was Jason’s absence. If it were any other day, he’d be here or at least calling. But today, it’s like he’s

turned to Estrella, “What’s going on between you and him? Why has he

it off, “He’s on a

it? Did you have a fight?”

the discovered medication and how there had been no contact since Jason

on solid ground yet. You’ve barely reconciled. You are in no position to have a baby,” He then added, “And even then, Isaac is still so young.

brother feels insecure, so he probably thinks

into you today? You’re not only refraining from driving a wedge between us but you’re

being a pain. Now that you two have sorted out your misunderstandings and given he’s been really making an effort recently, I have no reason to suggest a split anymore. Most importantly, Isaac recognizes him. I genuinely

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