Chapter 75

Jason’s

lips were as soft as a marshmallow, and the way his kisses peppered down on her face was so ridiculous that Estrella couldn’t help but laugh. She’d only washed a

couple of his shirts out of sheer boredom, but the guy was acting like she’d just saved his

life.

After a flurry of smooches, Jason rested his chin on her shoulder, enveloping her in a warm embrace. Estrella glanced at him sideways. “Jason, you’re selling yourself short! Getting all emotional over a couple of laundered shirts?”

She knew his habit of not wearing a shirt for more than two days, so she’d just helped him ou. After all, he had come all this way to see her. No matter what his purpose was, he had at least put his heart into it.

To Estrella’s teasing, Jason replied with a cool edge, “Estrella, do you really think I came all this way to ask you to wash my shirts?”

“Or was it that you missed me?” Estrella probed.

She knew Jason’s little schemes better than anyone. He must have heard some unreliable gossip and come to confront her, only to find nothing. She just couldn’t be bothered to call him out on it.

Jason didn’t respond to Estrella’s jest, instead pressing his face against hers. “If I don’t reach out to you, you just won’t bother, will you?”

Estrella bristled at his words. “Now, that’s heartless, Jason. In over two years of marriage, I’ve caught you red-handed many times. And now you have the nerve to bite back?”

Jason’s face darkened. “Caught me doing what exactly? Do you have any solid evidence?” Upon hearing this, Estrella retorted, “Don’t rush me! When I get the proof, I’ll make sure the divorce leaves you penniless.”

Jason scooped her up from the ground. “You gan scheme all you want with my body, but forget about the money.” She could trick him with anything, but money was off-limits.

“Are you this stingy with everyone else? Not shelling out a dime?” Estrella challenged.

Jason flopped her down on the bed. His voice was laced with arrogance, “There’s a line of women eager to spend money just for the pleasure of my company. Why would I need to spend a cent?”

“So what you’re saying is, if I haven’t slept with you, it’s because I’m stingy?” Estrella shot back.

Before she knew it, Jason’s lips were on hers again. In the heat of their passionate kiss, Jason stripped away Estrella’s clothes, but his expression suddenly changed. “Estrella,

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your period. Why didn’t you

laughter at Jason’s frustrated look. “You didn’t call me before coming over, did

After all, he had a habit of turning tail and running halfway through their encounters.

Jason pulled her close and turned off the light. “Let’s sleep.”

embrace, Estrella felt a wave of nostalgia. It was as if they had returned to the

that familiar scent.

as Jason’s hand wandered suggestively, Estrella scolded, “Seriously? Take care of yourself in

and

he did that, Estrella would never turn to

his reaction, Estrella dug her toenails into his calf with at

“Estrella!”

vengeance.

done you a favor. You can’t

“Sleep.”

Jason drew her into his arms again.

a long time since they’d been this peaceful

was getting ready to head over to Ryan’s place when Drew came trudging in, dutifully delivering

I’m seriously tempted to steal you away from

indeed.” Then he raised his

for him.” She was fishing for information, trying to figure out what rumors had driven Jason to her doorstep.

saying nothing. He hadn’t expected his boss to dash over here just because he

about each other. Why couldn’t they justreconcile? The past was the

Estrella, you rest up. I’ve got to get going. After a formal goodbye, Drew made

and when Estrella returned

half-awake.

you talking to so early in the morning?”

retorted with a glance.

his eyes at her

if you’re going back or what.

go back

busy here for the next couple of days.”

He could do as he pleased. She had work to attend to. After saying that, Estrella grabbed her things and headed to Ryan’s, while Jason chose to continue

he’d rushed over without a second thought. Was he trying to catch her

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