Chapter 128

Estrella glanced at him, the discomfort of her monthly visitor painting her mood in shades of grey. “Aunt Flo’s in town, not exactly feeling chipper.”

Jason couldn’t help but chuckle. “Hang in there, and it’ll pass in a few days. I’ll make it up to you, with interest.”

His nonchalant demeanor hung in the air as Estrella simply watched him, words unspoken. Their eyes locked for a moment before Estrella, half-squinting, probed, “Jason, is there something you’re keeping from me?”

Sitting on the edge of the bed, he stared at her for a long while before standing up to unfasten his tie and hang his jacket on the coat rack, asking, “What exactly are you referring to?”

Secrets and undisclosed truths were woven into the fabric of their relationship.

At his response, Estrella fell silent. What more could she pry from him if he’d already laid his cards on the table? It was better to dig up the dirt herself.

Jason turned to find Estrella turned away, silent. “Not hungry?” he asked.

With the back of her head to him, she replied, “No appetite.”

Truth be told, it was her spirits that were low. She thought she might’ve been pregnant, but a test dashed that hope, leaving her feeling as though she’d slept through the past days for naught.

Seeing her weighed down with thoughts, Jason didn’t tease her further. He changed clothes and retreated to the adjacent study.

not lifted. She was lukewarm in

touch reignited a spark within her. She even indulged him in trying something

Estrella bolted upright.

could speak, Estrella cut him off. “Don’t even think about joining me. Don’t push your luck.”

sample in a box before

close. This

hospital. The matter that kept her up at night needed resolving. She sought to clear the fog

the office. A colleague called out, “Ms. Estrella, there’s a client in the lounge

she replied, striding in

of coffee, Estrella pushed the door open to find a familiar face rising

to face the voice, finding it vaguely familiar yet unable to place

girl clarified. “Estrella, I’m Zoey. We’ went

away. It’s been years since we last met.” With a friendly chuckle, she came closer, extending

Estrella, smiled, and explained, “I had LASIK eye

couch, casually inquiring, “Are you here

Estrella. “I have a ca that I want you to represent me

voice recorder and opened her notebook. “Go on,

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