Chapter 4

Seeing Estrela appear like this, Jason’s brows slig

Serene, initially startled, rose from her chair and greeted Estrella with a smile that seemed to light up the room. “Hey, Estrella.”-

Noting the lunchbox in Estrella’s hands, Serene’s grin widened as she said, “Came to deliver Jason’s lunch, huh?”

Then, turning to Jason with an accommodating smile, Serene said, “Jason, since Estrella has brought lunch, let’s skip going out to eat. It’s not every day Estrella visits the office. You should spend some time with her.”

Serene’s understanding demeanor was almost as if she were Jason’s wife, not Estrella. It seemed as though the opportunity to eat the lunch Estrella brought was a gracious. concession from Serene herself.

Estrella, feigning indifference, retorted, “Serene, either let Jason go against his father and get a divorce, or throw the evidence of my face. Quit the

Our affair with Jason in passive-aggressive act. It’s so disgusting.”

If Serene had been more capable, Estrella might have given her some credit. But as it stood, Estrella couldn’t bring herself to respect such mediocrity.

Hearing Estrella’s disdain, Serene’s face was a portrait of awkwardness as she explained, “Estrella, it’s not what you think between Jason and me. We’re just discussing work.”

After her explanation, Serene’s eyes dimmed as she added, “I’ll leave you two to chat. I’ll step out.”

out a chair opposite Jason and sat down as if nothing

some documents on the desk and asked with a chilly edg “Estrella, can’t you think for

silently watched him, her gaze piercing. His demeanor towards Serene h completely

liked, everything you did or said would be wrong. Even b him food, even being alive

comes to situation, I don’t have

was not only unable to defy Jason’s parents, but she was also terrified of her own. mother’s

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do his best to make the marriage work. Otherwise, he would be kicked out of the Nelson family, and all the wealth and family business

to try for three years before

“Jason, you know what they say, ‘The body

his mouth. Taken aback by Estrella’s cute act, Jason momentarily froze before opening his mouth as

slammed the lunchbox onto the table with a snap, exasperated, “Damn it, you really

the fork down forcefully and snapped, “Eat it or don’t. I’m done pampering you.”

his secretary not to bother with dinner arrangements, as food had already been sent

news that Jason was

hospital. Upon arriving at the ward

Jason looked up at Estrella and

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