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.

she teased, “If you’ve got nothing to say, I’m off to

“Alright, alright, I’m sitting,” she grumbled internally. Was she supposed to play the doting wife

box from 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 to be a reason for this sudden gift, or else her nerves would get the better

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

ring. Though they’d been getting along, it didn’t erase their past. After

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that night alone in the Sandalwood Oasis. Šince then, she hadn’t once dreamed of rings, wedding photos, or ceremonies. All those dreams had faded the day she was left

teased with a laugh, “What, I wasn’t good enough

Who am I to say no?” She wasn’t one to quarrel or embarrass anyone unless pushed too

open it right away. Instead,

to look?”

in a simple platinum band. The craftsmanship was uncomplicated, but the taste was impeccable, and the value was undeniable.

past flashed

hurts, carry

my

down! I can’t keep

your car’s backseat must be

you

we’re even

ever think about having my

that if Holly were still here, she wouldn’t be part of the picture. Yet,

intertwining their lives once more through the

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