Novel Square
Chapter 207
In response to Holly’s questioning, Jason remained calm and composed as he said, “I can give up anything Estrella doesn’t like.”
She had never realized that Jason, of all people, had this sentimental side to him. Staring at him for a long moment, Holly finally spoke up, “Jason, don’t forget, Estrella once wanted you six feet under.”
With an unnerving calm, Jason replied, “I can forgive and forget.”
Even if it bothered him deeply, he wouldn’t give Holly the satisfaction of seeing it. He didn’t want her to exploit his vulnerability.
Looking at Holly again, he continued, “Holly, the reason I was able to marry Estrella and net to get this point with her is that I care about her. You should know that better than
anyone. So, please don’t do things I don’t like.”
Despite knowing that Estrella had previously harbored lethal intentions towards him, he still yearned to be with her and opted for marriage. In Jason’s mind, he had already lost in the game of love. Their relationship had been a mix of passion and pain, marked by his harshness towards Estrella, and the hurt they had inflicted upon each other. But despite it all, he couldn’t let her go..
Those years of love-hate were far from easy on him.
“You’re insane, Jason, completely insane,” Holly declared, standing up from her chair in disbelief. “You must be out of your mind.”
She didn’t wait for a response. “You’ve been sick lately, and Estrella’s just come back thoughts might be all over the place, not fully baked. Just cool off for a while. I’m ou here.” With that, Holly grabbed her
purse and hurried out.
Jason had indeed lost it, speaking words that were tantamount to madness, but deep down, she understood that he was simply trying to distance himself from her, hoping si would back off on her own accord.
If Holly hadn’t been injured in that big fire, if she were healthy, perhaps everything would have a different outcome. Jason wouldn’t have too many concerns, and the Nelsont family wouldn’t be worried about her health.
Estrella, it always came back to Estrella.
Holly entered the elevator, deeply perturbed by Jason’s words.
Back in the hospital room, once Holly had left, Jason sighed with relief. If Holly had never confessed her feelings, and they were only friends, he wouldn’t have needed to say what he did. After all, they had known each other for decades.
Glancing up at the IV bag, which had just run empty, Jason didn’t call for a nurse. Instead,
he removed the needle himself, pressed a cotton swab to the spot, grabbed his car keys and phone, and left. There was no point in staying. Estrella had already been discharged.
The discharge process would likely be a bit of a wait.
After Estrella had left without a word, Jason had stopped by the Dorvold family’s place a few times but never went in. He was wary of her stubborn streak.
Estrella had enjoyed a few days of peace and had just started her job at Justice Guardians LLP, taking on a criminal case.
On Saturday, her day off, after organizing her case files, Estrella took Isaac to the department store.
“Wow, wow!”
“So pretty, wow!” Isaac couldn’t stop exclaiming at everything he saw, leaving Estrella. amused.
Estrella sent a video to Jesse and Bryce, who teased that Isaac was like a country mouse in the big city, utterly wide-eyed.
Estrella hated to admit it but when she turned to look at Isaac, he was indeed seriously observing the outside world, still exclaiming in wonder.
Once at the department store, Isaac was even more excited by the bustle, at one point. screaming in delight and attracting stares from passersby. Some people, charmed by Isaac’s cuteness and Estrella’s beauty, started surreptitiously filming them.
Even Estrella, usually so shameless, was embarrassed by Isaac’s antics.
Jesse and Bryce, upon hearing the story, laughed so hard they ached, calling her scene-stealer. While, Jesse was already on her way to join them.
As Estrella and Isaac rode the miniature train, Isaac mimicked the sounds non-sto leaving Estrella with mixed feelings, realizing that perhaps he had been too secluded since returning home.
Isaac’s vivacity and charm suddenly reminded Estrella of someone. He had always bee more reserved and quiet as a child, unlike Isaac.
When Estrella shared Isaac’s video with Autumn, she laughed, saying Isaac was just like her as a child, always the center of attention. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
Estrella had to face that, after all her denials, Isaac was very much like her.
“Daddy.”
“Daddy.”
Seeing other kids with their fathers, Isaac approached a man and looked up at him, calling.
him daddy. The man laughed heartily, while Estrella was mortified, her face red with
embarrassment.
She quickly scooped up Isaac and apologized, “Sorry about that. My kid’s just copying yours.”
Isaac, with his arms around Estrella’s neck, stared at her seriously, “Daddy, daddy.”
Estrella was at a loss. Her child was asking for a father again.
Before, Isaac hadn’t fully grasped what a father was, but a few months back, he had started to notice his absence, especially since they had come back home. He frequently muttered about wanting a dad, even whispering for him before falling asleep.
Isaac’s calls for a father left Estrella with a mix of emotions.
Sitting with Isaac at a nearby rest area, Estrella explained gently, “Sweetheart, daddy’s gone to work far, far away. He’ll come back when you’re bigger.”
“Daddy back.”
Estrella stroked his hair. “Yes, honey. Daddy will come back.” If only she knew where to find him a father.
Before becoming a mother, Estrella always thought that if she loved her child enough, that love would make up for the absence of a father. Now she had come to realize that no matter how hard she tried, or how well she took care of Isaac, she could never fill the void
that a father would leave in a child’s heart.
Gently stroking Isaac’s hair, Estrella said with a tinge of guilt, “Sweetheart, I’m sorry I couldn’t give you the kind of dad you deserve.”
Sensing Estrella suddenly look so downcast, Isaac slid off her chair in a flash, walke to Estrella, and stood on tiptoe. His small hands tenderly patted Estrella’s arm, and w wisdom beyond his years, he said, “Mom, you’re amazing.”
He had intended to pat Estrella on the head, but even on tiptoes and with all his might, couldn’t reach her. So, he settled for a comforting pat on the arm instead.
Isaac furrowed his brow, the picture of mature reassurance, and Estrella couldn’t help bu laugh.
“Estrella.” Just as Estrella’s laughter faded, someone called her name.
Estrella looked up to see Kristin walking towards her. In the next second, Estrella’s heart skipped a beat. Oh no, the secret was out.