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.

Estrella hung up, noticing Isaac watching her. She pinched his chubby cheek then got up to prepare herself and her son to head to Waterfall Acres.

The weather was chilly with the recent thaw, and when Estrella found Bryce, his nose was practically frozen. She sized him up and down, “With this weather, that’s all you’re wearing?”

me clothes,”

passcode to my place?” Estrella remembered halfway

changed it three years ago to keep my brother out, and now even I can’t remember it. Can’t

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Chapter 287

your car instead of standing out here

mention of the car made Bryce almost break down. “My dad took it. Even siphoned the

glanced at

around Estrella’s neck “I will be

warmth, reached for Isaac, “Estrella, let me hold my boy. I need to

up.”

to watch, kicked Bryce. She tried to get inside, only to find herself unable to

door.

and cozy, Estrella ordered takeout. Bryce felt something 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,

hot soup, Bryce turned to Estrella, “What’s going on between you

it off, “He’s on a

“That’s not all, is it?

and how there had been no contact since Jason left for

to have a baby,” He then added, “And even then, Isaac is still so young. It would be better for both of you to wait a year or two if

child.”

he said, “I guess my brother feels insecure, so he probably thinks having a child together would keep you

into you today? You’re not only refraining from driving

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

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