Chapter 9

Girandina sure didn’t trust her grandan, did she?

Estrella, assing the alluation, als started piling toed onte Jason’s plate, saying, “Thanks for taking care of the agency stuff. You should put up”

Jason shot her a frosty look, but Estrella just entled at him, her eyes crinkling into slits Having landed the legal prosy, her spirits were earing

Then, setzing the moment, Kristin chimed in, “son, Estrella, it’s not often you guys come home Why don’t you stay over tonight?”

Amber added, “This old house has great vibes You two stay the night, and who knows, Estrella might get pregnant”

She continued with a twinkle in her eye, “Jaso, you put in a good effort later. Let’s aim for twins”

Jason sighed. When all was said and done, the family just wanted them to hurry up and have a baby

So, when they got back to the bedroom upstats, Estrella asked, “So, are we doing this?” Jason gave her an indifferent glance. “Estrella, can’t you think of anything else?” Estrella chuckled. “What else is there to think about when I am with you? Besides, would you be okay if it was with someone else?”

Jason stepped closer, pinching her cheek. “You really have no shame, do you?”

Estrella brushed his hand away and wrapped her arms around his neck. “You’re my husband. Why would I need any pretenses?” For her, having a child was far more important than maintaining her image. Besides, she had long since lost any image she had in Jason’s eyes.

Looking down at her, Jason said, “Estrella, that’s no way for a woman to behave.” “Nonsense,” Estrella retorted. “I’m exactly that kind of woman.”

Then, standing on her tiptoes, her lips almost brushed his as she called out, “Jason.”

“Hmm?” Jason’s response seemed to wind around her. Taking the cue, Estrella pressed her lips firmly to his.

of her kiss, Jason tensed, his arms wrapping around her waist. As he meant to push her away, his

as well as the Intentions of his parents and grandparents, became clear once again. So, he pushed away Estrella and went

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exploded. She ripped off her slippers and hurled them towards the

the bathroom rather than touch her.

bathroom, Estrella was already lying down, turned away from him. As Jason sat down next to her

in a low voice, but Estrella

time. He sat beside her again, and when Estrella tried to kick him, he pinned her down, leaving

move.

for Jason, Estrella propped herself up on the bed. “Fine, I’ll leave if that’s what you want.” She couldn’t accept the

darkened expression, Jason said, “Estrella, can’t you just keep it down for one night?”

self-pity, her eyes welling up, but she quickly composed

was tired of the coldness and the loneliness. If it wasn’t working, it was better to end things sooner rather

for her coat in

her sprawling onto the bed. As Estrella

and now she was turning her back and walking out? What would the elders

turned her head away, refusing to look at Jason.

his heart and leaned in to kiss her, but Estrella buried her face deeper into the pillow. At this moment, she was no longer willing, and she didn’t care about Jason anymore.

with her gently, “Didn’t we agree before coming back? I

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the first time in their two-year marriage, Jason was softening his stance, speaking to her

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