Chapter 270

At six o’clock, Cole returned home to find Jason lounging comfortably in the living room with little Isaac nestled in his arms. “Hey, look who’s here.” Cole said with a jovial grin.

“Hi,” Jason greeted.

Cole didn’t wear his emotions on his face like Autumn did. The way he interacted with Jason remained the same as it was before. From the corner sofa, Estrella’s peripheral vision occasionally swept over Cole, gauging his mood with a watchful eye.

When Autumn called them to dinner, Estrella set down the Lego bricks that Isaac had been playing with and scooped up the little boy to head over, with Jason and Cole following close behind.

“Don’t be shy, Jason. Make yourself at home,” Autumn urged him warmly as she ladled soup into his bowl.

“Sure,” Jason responded nonchalantly, though he sensed Autumn’s underlying

message-that this was no longer his home and that he and Estrella were officially divorced.

Estrella shot her mother a glance, amused by how quick-witted her mother was becoming in her subtle digs at Jason.

But in reality, Autumn was just being hospitable without any hidden agendas. She usually wore her hearts on her sleeves and wouldn’t be so discreet about it.

For instance, during the jovial dinner, Autumn suddenly remarked, “You know, Jason, you and Estrella aren’t getting any younger. It’s time you both start thinking about your personal issues.”

“And Jason, your grandparents have been longing to hold a great-grandchild for years. You’d better step it up,” she added without missing a beat.

Before anyone could chime in, Autumn continued, “Estrella’s got a slight edge-after all, she’s already had a child. But girls don’t have the advantage of time, so she ought to hurry

too.”

out a stack of photographs, enthusiastically suggesting, “Jason, you and Estrella grew up together, so you surely know what kind of guy suits her. Help me out and pick someone you think would be a good match for her, and I’ll arrange for them to meet.” Autumn’s words nearly caused Jason to

to him his expression was priceless.

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mother-in-law become so

him again “Help Estrella choose someone suitable,” she persisted.

He stared at Autumn for a long moment before reluctantly accepting the proffered photographs.

info is on the back. Take a good look, Jason. If this works out, I’ll have Estrella buy you a pair of shoes.” In Autumn’s hometown, it was customary

in acknowledgment as he flipped through

focus on eating. Why do you bring

visit often. I’m just asking

corner of his eye, prompting him to give her a look that indicated he would settle

examining the photos, Jason calmly spread them out on

think Estrella and I are the best match.”

that declaration, Jason laid his feelings for Estrella on the table, despite previously agreeing not to

utterly blindsided by

Isaac’s giggles broke through the tension

little goof, just eat,” Cole directed Isaac, who obediently scooped up a mouthful of

came to a close with Isaac’s innocent chant, “Eat

tugged Jason to play in his room, Estrella

out for

he replied, “Once you’ve had me, you won’t

both amused and exasperated, “How can you

by her disbelief, Jason was about to lean in for a kiss when he sensed an intense gaze of longing from the sidelines. Glancing down,

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