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Chapter 281
Isaac’s soft voice was the last thing Estrella heard before she slid under the covers like a thief in the night. Wrapping herself up, she covered her head as if by not seeing Autumn, the awkwardness would disappear into thin air. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.
At the sound of Isaac’s call, Autumn snapped back to reality, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she gazed at Jason sprawled on the bed. “Jason, how did you end up here? And without giving a heads-up?”
If only she’d known he was in Estrella’s room, she would have knocked and waited for a reply before barging in. Now, they hadn’t officially remarried, and Isaac was still wreaking havoc on the bed. Autumn had no choice but to embrace the awkwardness and pick up Isaac. “I’ll take Isaac out. You two better
carried Isaac out, she turned back to one up and come down for breakfast.” As she
the kid’s clothes as well.
Once Autumn left, Estrella kicked off the covers and landed a foot on Jason. “What are you still gawking at? Get up!”
Jason looked at her lazily. “Isaac said he wants a little sister.”
Estrella snapped, “Jason, go to hell!” Cussing him out, she practically booted him onto the floor.
He knew she couldn’t resist his charms, and now he had her wrapped around his finger.
Moments later, they headed downstairs for breakfast. Autumn kept rolling her eyes at Estrella, making Estrella feel so embarrassed she could hardly breathe.
newspaper as if the
Cole, on the other hand, was the picture of calm, casually reading the newspaper a morning’s events were of no consequence to him. It wasn’t until the maid served him oatmeal that he put down the paper, smiling at Jason, “So, Jason, thinking of reconciling with Estrella?”
Jason replied earnestly, “I do want to remarry Estrella. We’re going to make it work this time.”
Cole’s expression barely changed as he ate. “You and Estrella are like oil and water. I’m not optimistic about you two. Plus, there’s Isaac now.”
Jason insisted, “Dad, Isaac’s not an issue. I want to give it another shot with Estrella.”
Cole remained unfazed. “Still, I’m not optimistic.” Cole’s lack of optimism was a clear sign of disapproval.
Jason should have foreseen this outcome when he asked Dorvold Group to step aside for Innovative Solutions Inc. three years ago.
Before Jason could respond, Cole continued with a wry smile, “Look, Jason, Estrella can handle your drama without breaking a sweat. As for you, well, you’d better consider if your can afford the toll.”
Cole was essentially saying their family already had a grandchild, and the adults could play their games, but marriage was off the table.
Staring at Cole and observing his indifference, Jason thought to himself, “He’s indeed a sly old fox. Ninety percent of his daughter’s personality must have been inherited from
him.”
As Jason stared, Cole turned to the maid. “Our former son-in-law loves ham. Why isn’t there any?”
The maid hurriedly replied, “Sir, it’s being prepared as we speak. It’ll be served shortly.”
With Cole’s mention of “former son-in-law,” Jason felt a pang in his heart. Seeing his discomfort, Estrella slipped the crust of her half-eaten cinnamon roll into his plate as a token of comfort, while Isaac shared his unwanted egg yolk with him.
if not in law.
Jason looked at the two beside him-his wife and son in spirit if
After breakfast, Jason got a call and had to rush out. Estrella walked him to the door. In the yard, side by side in silence, Jason didn’t speak. Estrella patted his back, a gesture of comfort, urging him to consider her father’s words.
Without her consolation, Jason might not have felt hurt, but her touch made him feel wronged, and he stopped to pull her into an embrace. He rested his chin on her shoulder, nuzzling her neck to express his sense of injury.
Estrella, amused and exasperated by his antics, turned to him. “Jason, think about it. I have a son. I can handle the waiting game. You better decide if you’re up for the challenge.”
As her words hung in the air, Jason whispered softly, “I am.” Not just for a moment, but for a lifetime, if need be-this was his greatest source of joy.
Jason’s voice carried a hint of neediness, and Estrella chuckled before stepping back. “Go on, get busy.”
As she withdrew, Jason held her face in his hands and kissed her lips-a kiss full of longing for the days they’d been apart.
After their passionate embrace, Estrella wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. “If you don’t leave now, my dad will be out here.”
Their times of intimacy had left her lips sore for days.
As the Maybach pulled away, Jason glanced back at Estrella through the rearview mirror,
a smile gracing his lips. He had fought hard to get to this point. Opposition from Cole, or the whole world for that matter, wouldn’t make him let go.
Meanwhile, back in the villa, Cole had just settled into his study when his phone rang. His. face darkened at the caller ID. He didn’t want to answer, yet he picked up the phone, knowing the call would only come again otherwise.
On the other end, the voice inquired, “Cole, is Jason with you?”