Chapter 122

Jason scooped Estrella up in his arms and headed for the bathroom after her gentle reminder.

Exhausted, Estrella lay sprawled across the bed, her thoughts racing. They’d been having sex for quite some time now, and by all accounts, there should have been some sign of pregnancy. Plus, her period was due any day, yet there was no sign of it.

The usually carefree Estrella felt her heart leap to her throat at the thought. Could she

be…?

The possibility of being pregnant sent Estrella’s mind into overdrive, plotting out their future in rapid succession.

Jason sat beside her, noticing her unusual silence. “Asleep yet?” he asked, pinching the back of her neck.

“Not yet,” Estrella turned to face him.

“Come, sit with me,” Jason patted the space beside him.

Reaching for some clothes, Estrella was met with Jason’s teasing objection. “Seen it all before, haven’t I?”

“Can’t a girl be cold?” Estrella shot back with a glare that couldn’t hide her vulnerability.

Jason chuckled at her defiant look, and she dressed and sat up.

As Estrella tied her hair up with a scrunchie, she knew it was time to have a serious talk

about their future.

Jason lit a cigarette, but he promptly snuffed it out at Estrella’s sidelong glance. “Estrella,” he began, then fell silent.

you’ve got nothing

Estrella was about to lie back down, Jason’s stern gaze had her sitting up straight again. “Alright, alright, I’m sitting,” she grumbled

the nightstand and offered it to her. Estrella didn’t take it right away, staring at him instead. She knew Jason wasn’t the romantic type. There had

immediately take the box, Jason explained, “I’ve had this ring for a while now, just waiting for the right moment to give it

been getting along, it didn’t erase their past. After the wedding banquet was

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hadn’t once dreamed of rings, wedding photos, or ceremonies. All those dreams had faded the day

Estrella teased with a laugh, “What, I

Estrella quickly grabbed the box. “I’ll take it. Who am I to say no?” She wasn’t

away. Instead, she turned to

going to look?” Jason asked.

was no ostentatious rock but a tasteful, well-sized diamond set in a simple platinum band. The craftsmanship was uncomplicated, but the taste was impeccable, and the value

gazed at the ring, memories of their shared past flashed through her mind

leg hurts, carry

my homework. What do

I can’t keep

must

who do you think you are?”

“Jason, we’re even now.”

“Don’t ever think about

she wouldn’t be

more through the words of fortune tellers.

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