Chapter 45

Jason “Don’t you want the Digital Springs project anymore?”

Estrella immediately opened the door on the passenger side, smiling as she got in, Talking business works for me too.”

Jason’s expression remained one of distaste, Dammit, she was always so pragmatic, wanting only the most tangible things in life.

As the engine roared to life, Estrella shot Jason a look full of ambiguous admiration, her smile wide and seemingly adoring. Out of the corner of his eye, Jason caught her gaze and felt his skin crawl with goosebumps. Anyone who didn’t know better might think Estrella was head over heels for him.

Jason tugged at his collar with his right hand trying to shake off the feeling and said coolly, “You hung up on me, and you even turned off your phone. Have you found your next option? Are you sure he can give you a child?”

Estrella’s smile faltered, no need to ask-it was Bryce’s doing. He just sneaked back by -hitching a ride on the train, but it seemed he really can’t learn his lesson.

After a moment of eyeing Jason, Estrella chuckled. “Are you actually worried about me?” At her laugh, Jason’s face soured. He deflected, “Where were you last night?” Estrella straightened up and gazed ahead. “Felt down. Took a drive to Waterfall Acres.”

Her excuse did little to alleviate the silence between them. Estrella was actually used to Jason’s moods long ago. She was just making things up to him.

With Jason staying quiet, Estrella prodded, “Feeling guilty?”

Before Jason could reply, Estrella pressed on, “If you really feel bad, why don’t you lend a hand with the Digital Springs project?”

Jason’s hands gripped the steering wheel as he replied indifferently, “Dream on.”

Estrella was not having it. “So you were just stringing me along?”

Jason just kept silent.

in a huff, grabbed a water bottle from

meatloaf and mashed potatoes, after which Estrella took a long shower and settled down at

a towel rubbing his hair, Jason caught sight of Estrella, now donning black-framed glasses, absorbed

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washed over him,

approached her and propped his arms around her, casually glancing over the project

by Jason’s proximity, she jumped up, regaining her composure quickly, and teased,

she picked up her phone, glanced at the caller ID, and said, “If you’re interested, give it a

privately, his patience wearing thin. “Estrella, take that

pee,” Estrella bluffed and

she barely had the phone to her ear when Bryce’s voice came through, frantic and scolding, “Estrella, am I just talking to the wind? I called you all day to

was about to retort when Jason’s voice intervened from outside, “Estrella, Get out by the count of three, or you’ll regret it.” His instinct told her this

Estrella ignored Jason’s threat and bluntly addressed Bryce,

softened at her challenge, “Estrella, I’m doing this for your sake. You wouldn’t understand. You’re not a guy. Guys are jerks. The more you chase, the less they care. Ignore him, and he’ll start

“You lecture me, but you can’t

place is too

the bathroom, Jason, who had been ignored, grew visibly irritated and called

to Bryce, “Jason’s trying to break down the door. Gotta go.”

reacted with surprise, then added, “Then don’t stick around in Sandalwood Oasis. He’s

Bryce, Estrella hung up. She then

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