30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband novel Chapter 431

In a cozy moment, Estrella playfully pushed Jason away, saying, “Enough, stop,” and only then did Jason let her go.

In the past, he wouldn't have stopped unless Estrella was in tears, begging him to. But now, with a little one on the way, Jason was extra careful, worried about causing any harm.

After getting dressed, Estrella gave Jason’s cheek a playful pinch, “You’re getting craftier, aren’t you?”

When Estrella was fully clothed, Jason immediately pressed his right ear against her belly, his voice soft, “Babe, let me listen to our little girl, see what she’s up to in there?”

Jason’s earnestness made Estrella chuckle. She stroked his hair, amused, “How big do you think she is? She’s barely four or five weeks along. What kind of mischief do you expect?”

Then she teased him, “And how are you so sure it’s a girl? What if it’s a boy like Isaac?”

Still in his grey pajamas, Jason kept his ear on Estrella’s belly, replying seriously, “Even if she’s tiny, I can feel her because she’s my little girl.”

“About knowing, babe, a man’s intuition is pretty sharp too.”

Estrella laughed even harder at his claim, her eyes full of affection as she gently ran her fingers through his hair.

After a while, Jason, still lying on her stomach, said, “Babe, our little girl just told me, she’s a girl.”

Amused, Estrella watched Jason with his ear gently pressed to her flat belly, her hand still caressing his hair.

Eventually, noticing the time, Estrella nudged Jason’s neck, “Our little girl needs her rest. We’ll chat with her more tomorrow.”

At Estrella’s suggestion, Jason reluctantly lifted his head from her belly and cuddled up to her in bed, holding her close.

Hugging Estrella, Jason kissed her cheek and said contentedly, “Babe, thank you.”

He had expressed his gratitude to Estrella many times that night.

Estrella patted his shoulder in acknowledgment.

That night, Jason had a particularly sweet dream about their family of four, happy and content.

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The next morning, while the family of three was having breakfast, Kristin was bustling in the kitchen.

Having not taken care of them for two years, Kristin was eager to show off her culinary skills, making all their favorite dishes.

As they enjoyed their breakfast, Isaac, his eyes wide, looked at Estrella and said, “Mom, great-grandpa is so lonely. He has no friends to play with.”

“I dreamt about great-grandpa last night. I taught him how to play checkers in my dream.”

Hearing Isaac’s dream, Estrella chuckled, “When you’re on holiday, you can go and keep great-grandpa company.”

Isaac, being Keith’s great-grandson, was warmly acknowledged by Estrella, showing no sign of harboring past grievances.

Listening to Estrella, Isaac nodded vigorously, “Okay, mom.”

On their way back, Jason kept taking his hand off the steering wheel to hold Estrella’s, despite her reminders to focus on driving. He negotiated, “Babe, maybe you could take a break from work? Dr. Logan mentioned the first trimester is crucial. How about we wait these three months out before getting back to work?”

Watching the discussion unfold, Jason had his own little plan brewing in his mind. He figured he’d play along for the next three months and then come up with a new strategy once that period was over.

Estrella, noticing Jason’s earnest demeanor, tried to ease his worries, “Jason, you don’t need to be so tense. It’s normal for people to work while they’re pregnant, and besides, I’m not feeling unwell or anything.”

Jason responded, “The doctor just said that you’re a bit frail right now and need plenty of rest.”

Seeing him so worked up, Estrella tried to comfort him, “Rest, rest, I’ll rest.”

Jason’s anxiety was so palpable that Estrella couldn’t bear to argue with him.

When she finally agreed, Jason let out a sigh of relief and said, “Babe, then it’s settled for now.”

Turning to look at him, Estrella couldn’t help but laugh, a mix of exasperation and amusement in her tone.

In that moment, Estrella felt as if she were transported back to their school days, back when Jason would fret over her like this anytime she felt even slightly under the weather.

She thought to herself, “Alright, I’ll agree to rest for a couple of days and then we’ll revisit this conversation.”

Soon after, when they arrived back at Sandalwood Oasis, they found Kristin out in the yard, spreading quilts in the sunshine.

Seeing them return so early, Kristin couldn’t hide her surprise, “What brings you back already? Aren’t you two supposed to be at work today?”