Chapter 80

Estrella slowed her pace and, with her usual nonchalant smile, quipped, “Finding me to file a lawsuit?” It was as though she and Jason were mere acquaintances, not husband and

wife.

Jason flicked the remains of his cigarette to the ground and stamped it out. “Not planning on coming home?”

She quirked a brow and gestured to the door behind her. “Hey! Isn’t that my home?”

Jason, with his hands buried in his pockets, watched Estrella in silence for a moment before speaking up, “Estrella, I’m here now. Let’s both step back, and besides, Mom’s starting to get suspicious.”

Estrella nearly laughed. She had retreated as far as she could. Where else was she supposed to go?

However, she didn’t feel like arguing with Jason about who was right or wrong. Suppressing a yawn, she said, “Deal with your mom on your own. I need to get some sleep.”

As Estrella turned towards her door, Jason caught her arm, pulling her back.

Estrella faced him.. “Jason, what’s the deal? It’s late at night. Don’t make me call security.””

Jason gripped her arm and spun her back towards him. “I’m giving you a way out here, Estrella. Take the hint.”

“Don’t bother!” she snapped. “I don’t need it. Besides, I’m notorious for being shameless, which you should know by now.”

Did she have to accept it just because he offered? Who did he think he was?

Estrella was unfazed, and Jason was losing his cool. He had come all the way here, humbled himself before her, yet she still demanded more? Jason swallowed his “What do you want?”

anger.

hand free, exasperated. “Mr. Jason, stop looking for me. Stay out of my sight, and I’ll be

her, never with good intentions, always

your mind, then? You want

began, but Jason cut her off. “Don’t even think about it,

chuckled, mocking him, “Jason, I never realized how hypocritical you could be. When you didn’t come back, why

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of their marriage, turning a blind eye to

not expect any in return. If he made her life hard, why not make

You want to play hardball? Let’s see who

me, don’t block my way. I

kiss from Jason, but Estrella pushed him away fiercely and, with a sharp slap across his face, she said, “Jason, I held back from exposing you out of respect. Could you show some decency? Don’t mess with me just because you’re unhappy. I’ve facilitated things

gritted teeth, he asked, “Why wouldn’t

you think I’m blind? You pine for Holly in front of me. I helped you out of a car, but you didn’t even

away? And now you’re here at Waterfall Acres, blocking my way. What do

with her stomach still not fully recovered, Estrella was truly

need rest, but others did. She hadn’t wanted to argue with Jason about. these things, but he was being too

pockets, and after a long silence, he

I’m unreasonable. I’m inconsiderate. Go find someone else to reminisce with. I’m done

aside. “Don’t come around anymore. You deal with your family.” For over two years, she had managed the messes he made, explaining things away

she wouldn’t come back even when he came to fetch her, Jason didn’t bother trying to reason with her or argue anymore. He simply grabbed her by the nape of her neck and steered her toward the elevator.

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elevator button, but he blocked her. “Enough with the drama. Are you

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