Chapter 12

Serene’s sobs were soft and sorrowful. Jason remained stoic, his voice calm as he said, “I’ll send Drew over to help you out.” With that, he ended the call and promptly dialed Drew, instructing him to make a trip over.

Meanwhile, Estrella’s breathing had settled into a quieter rhythm. Estrella had thought for sure that Jason would leave her side that evening.

After hanging up, Jason glanced over at Estrella with an expression that didn’t betray thoughts, “If you’re up, you can get out of the car yourself. I’m not carrying you.”

his

Estrella, however, didn’t open her eyes.

Seeing this, Jason unbuckled his seat belt, opened the car door, and walked toward the house without looking back.

serious about leaving her in the car, Estrella swiftly unbuckled. herself and hurried out after him. She caught up and looped her arms through Jason’s. He glanced down at her with a frosty look, but

met, and Jason quickened his pace. Estrella kept up, her voice light, “Jason, let’s

and to the point, “No.” Despite his

Marie, seeing them return side by side, smiled dinner. more brilliantly than the garden flowers, bustling off to have the kitchen

reminded her not to get her hopes up, “Estrella, don’t get too excited.” He

off his remark, “I’m off to

already on the bed, deeply engrossed

Estrella knelt down, but before she could speak, Jason raised his hand, pressing a finger to her forehead to

speak, her phone rang from her pocket,

Jason, stood up from the bed, and

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