Chapter 32

Startled, Estrella inquired, “Why did you come here?”

With a nonchalant air, Jason replied, “Can’t I come over for a meal?”

Estrella propped herself up on her elbows and chuckled, “It’s just that you haven’t come by in the past couple of years, so forgive me for being a bit flustered.”

Jason gazed at Estrella intently. Though she was smiling, something seemed off to him.

Getting out of bed, Estrella neatly folded her sheets. With Jason engrossed in a book on the couch, she poured herself a glass of water and settled down at her desk to catch up on work.

From the couch, Jason glanced at Estrella, sensing that something was amiss. They were both absorbed in their tasks until Autumn knocked and called them down for dinner.

“Jason, it’s so rare for you to visit. Please, help yourself to more,” Autumn offered warmly, making Jason feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Since marrying Estrella, he hadn’t visited the Dorvold family often.

As they dined, Cole and Jason struck up a conversation about work. Estrella usually chimed in, but to

she was engrossed in her phone, barely participating in the

discussion.

Noticing this, Autumn tapped Estrella’s plate with her fork. “Estrella, what are you looking at on your phone during dinner?”

“Just reviewing a case file,” Estrella responded

it’s the holidays. Time to relax.” Autumn scolded

complied, turning off her phone and focusing on her

to chide, “You and your work, always work…”

past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his visits, often playfully teasing him, but today, she hardly seemed

you’re unhappy, go back to the company and help your dad. At least you

“Mom, stop worrying. Work’s never gotten the better of me.” Although she

cases.

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with a smile, “Don’t be shy.

Autumn. before heading upstairs. Estrella retrieved

In their t

Jason had never

as ever, retorted, “Am I not

laughed, “Of course

Normally, she would have made suggestive comments by now, leaving Jason flushed with embarrassment.

“You can use the bathroom here. I’ll

have suggested

bedroom, Jason’s expression grew pensive. This was not the usual Estrella; she was hiding something.

returned from the guest room, Jason was already in bed,

at the desk and said, “I’ve got case files to go through.

kid today?” For the six hours he had been in her presence that day, Estrella hadn’t teased him once, nor mentioned having sex. Usually, she would have taken advantage of the romantic evening,

day. There’s work to do.”

and approached her, cupping her face to make her

had known her for 23 years, ever since she was born. He could

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