Chapter 22

Jason’s question was a light bulb moment for Estrella. She realized he knew Korey was back in town and had given her a ride, and now he was looking for an excuse to pick a fight.

Without looking for excuses or feeling guilty, Estrella responded with casual confidence, “Yeah, Korey was back in town and offered me a lift.”

At the mention of Korey, Jason bristled with indignation. “Korey? Estrella, you’re awfully cozy with him.”

He continued his interrogation with a scoff, “Where’s he living, huh? Just so happens to be on your way?” If she had come home any later, Jason would have turned Ravenwood upside down.

Despite Jason’s attitude, Estrella remained composed. “I was waiting for the cab, and he happened to be going my way.”

Jason retorted with a sneer, “What about Thomas, Grayson and the others? Jesse didn’t have time for you? You could ride with anyone else, but you insisted on having him drive you. Didn’t I tell you my driver could have picked you up?”

Estrella was fed up with his relentless questioning. Ultimately, it was Jason who was unreasonable first tonight.

She removed her hair clip with a snap and tossed it onto the dresser, fixing Jason with a defiant gaze. “One phone call from another woman, and you drop everything to rush over, showing concern and accompanying her to the hospital. Now where do you get the nerve to shout at me like this? How can you interrogate me? If you hadn’t done that, would I have needed a ride from Korey?”

“Jason, just because I don’t fuss over every little thing, do you think I’m a pushover? Let me tell you something, if I ever run off with another man, it’ll be because you pushed me into his arms.”

These words had been bottled up inside Estrella for a long time. Estrella always felt that their relationship was like this. There was no need to say too much. As long as she got pregnant, it would be enough.

But Jason was pushing her too far, and he was being too much of a jerk.

was even more infuriated. “The minute Korey shows up, you’re full of righteousness. You

pushing the blame onto

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Chapter 22

the word. There’s no need to beat around the bush. If you don’t

day of this. He had accompanied Serene to the hospital without a word, and now he was

came from or how many children he could

done.

over the edge. His lips curled into a sardonic smile as he looked at her with icy eyes. He stepped close to Estrella, his hand shooting up to grasp her face. “Estrella, if you regret not

be with him. Besides, he had saved my life. Let me take this opportunity

would be a step up.

fought many times, and Jason had said his share of hurtful things. Estrella thought she was immune to them by now, but

his

way of your happiness? Fine, Estrella,

guarantee they wouldn’t continue to

the room, Estrella rested her hand on her forehead, the echo of the slammed door ringing

it, not a single day

the bar, Jason downed several drinks, but the fire of anger in his chest still raged. He chuckled bitterly, “She wants

you keep this up, my Ella won’t need your blessing

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