Chapter 44

Bryce’s expression instantly darkened. “It’s been these years. Is Jason that sentimental? If he really cared that much, couldn’t he spare some of that affection for you?”

A soft chuckle escaped Estrella’s lips. “Cut it out, Bryce. You’re actually getting worked up

over this.”

The more Estrella laughed, the more Bryce’s brow furrowed in annoyance. No need to spell it out – after returning from the cemetery, Jason must have given her the cold shoulder.

If his heart belonged to someone else, why did he agree to this marriage? To wed her and leave her alone, what was that all about?

His

gaze turned icy as he faced Estrella. “Listen, Estrella, get a grip. And how can you be sure th

those fortune-tellers are right if you haven’t tested them yourself? Are you really going to tie yourself to Jason for life?”

Bryce, talking seriously and sternly, got a reluctant promise from Estrella to consider leaving Jason. His mood lightened only after she conceded.

They resumed their meal and light conversation until Estrella, wiping her hands with a napkin, stood up from the sofa. “I should head back. You should get some rest too.”

Bryce got to his feet as well. “Why go back? Someone waiting for you? Or someone to warm your bed?”

Estrella turned to leave, she swiftly kicked Bryce’s backside. “You

bottom and casually said, “Go on. Get washed up and hit the sack.”

find going back

pockets, watched Estrella let go of the idea of returning home, and his mood improved

Serene’s place

you saying a

in all this. If I can’t make it through this ordeal, she’s going to be my stand-in. You

on the car window, lit a cigarette with his right

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finished his cigarette in silence and finally started his car,

the backyard,

Jason responded tersely as he moved upstairs. Marie called out again,

paused and turned. Marie awkwardly informed him, “Ms. Estrella

added, “She seemed in a hurry. Must have been something urgent.”

phone and dialed

the stairs, Marie wiped her hands on her

to ring. Bryce, with the beer in his hand,

half-finished beer into the trash and grabbed Estrella’s

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