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Their gazes locked, and as Kristin approached Estrella, she seemed oblivious to Isaac’s presence, her eyes filled with only her daughter-in-law.

With a radiant smile, Kristin reached Estrella and called out her name again. Estrella stood

up

from her chair and said, “Hi Kristin.”

“You’ve been back for a while, haven’t you? I’ve been meaning to invite you over for dinner but just couldn’t find the right moment. When you were ill, I visited you twice at the hospital. You were sleeping both times. By the time I went again, you had already been. discharged.”

Kristin then asked, “By the way, are you feeling better now? No more discomfort? There’s been a nasty flu going around lately.”

“Thank you, I’m all better. You and Landon should take care of yourselves,” Estrella advised, her concern genuine.

Kristin’s grip on Estrella’s hand tightened with emotion. Kristin knew, deep down, that her son hadn’t treated Estrella right over the years.

At this point, neither Kristin nor Landon knew about Estrella’s pregnancy three years ago or that she had taken a fall at Sandalwood Oasis while waiting for Jason to return. If they had, Jason would have had some serious explaining to do.

Not even Autumn knew about it, or else she would have been devastated.

Holding onto Estrella’s hand, Kristin studied her favorite daughter-in-law, and she remained blissfully unaware of Isaac standing quietly beside them.

Obligingly, Isaac stayed by Estrella’s side, silently clutching her leg as she and Kristin chatted. His big eyes were fixed on the two of them, a picture of obdience.

Perhaps it was the absence of a father figure that made Isaac so well-behaved from a young age. Whenever Estrella took him out or engaged in conversation, he’d wait silently by her side.

If Estrella gave him something to eat, he’d eat quietly. If she didn’t, he’d just watch her, never fussing or causing any disturbance.

you all these years. That’s why he’s been reluctant to finalize any paperwork. Maybe you could give him another chance? I’m sure he’d

and shares. Estrella, I can tell that Jason still has feelings for you. I promise you, during the years you were away, Jason didn’t have any relationship with either Holly or

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this,

over Estrella and Jason’s marriage

it was Estrella who had caught Kristin’s eye since she was a child. Although Estrella seemed carefree, she was actually clear-headed and wise beyond

who had made her way without relying on her family. She had even become a pillar of support for Cole. Kristin’s affection for her only deepened. So when Kristin encountered Estrella, she didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to

Kristin made her case, Estrella gently loosened her grip on Kristin’s hand, “Jason and I… we can’t

as we’re within the law and haven’t committed any crimes, we can always start over.

Jason once, and…”

clinging to Estrella’s leg, let out a tender “Mommy.”

voice didn’t come from around them. Only then did

and

the next moment, Kristin’s mind went blank, her breath nearly caught in her throat.

child calling Estrella ‘Mommy’? Could Isaac be Estrella’s child? The thought

have a child? And one this big? Moreover, he bore a striking resemblance

raced with melodramatic scenarios. Then swiftly. regaining her composure,

Isaac’s call, bent down and scooped him into

tightly around her neck

didn’t know whether to

speak, Kristin cut in, “Estrella, is this Jason’s…”

Isaac has nothing to do with Jason. I left Ravenwood three years ago, and Isaac is only one

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