Chapter 131

Estrella’s motion of swapping her shoes halted abruptly. She hadn’t felt any headache initially, but Marie’s words seemed to bring on an instant throb.

After a brief pause, she replied, “Got it.”

The day Estrella had argued with Jason, she had contemplated leaving Sandalwood Oasis. But the thought of her mother, Autumn, coming after her with tears streaming down her face, snot and all, made her stay put

Fear was a stranger to Estrella in most cases, except when it came to Autumn’s tears. Besides, Landon’s three-year deadline was down to the last four months. She had endured over two years. She could grit her teeth and get through a few more months. Maybe Jason wouldn’t come back after all.

Out of her expect, Jason had returned today.

Estrella slipped into her shoes as if her legs were filled with lead at the thought of Jason upstairs-she couldn’t bring herself to climb those steps. Still, she eventually mustered the will to ascend.

Upon entering her room, Jason turned around from the bay window. Their eyes met, and Estrella tried to muster a casual smile. “Back again, huh?”

Estrella’s resilience was not just the envy of many women but also of many men. Yet, even as she greeted Jason as if nothing was wrong, her spirit wasn’t as buoyant as before, not even as it had been a few months ago. She felt weary, reluctant to deal with him but unwilling to let things grow too tense.

At the very least, she had to keep up appearances.

Hands buried in his pockets, Jason eyed Estrella indifferently and asked, “Who wa dropping you off just now?”

His words hung in the air, and Estrella paused mid-motion, her phone halfway to the Finally, she looked at him and said, with a hint of amusement in her voice. “You’ve bee gone for days and have the nerve to check up on me?”

to act so high and mighty.

her. “Estrella, I’m asking you a question. Don’t change the

as she responded indifferently, “With a question like that, whoever

who didn’t trust her, a thousand explanations wouldn’t suffice. Those who did would never have asked such a thing, to begin with.

just looking for an excuse to end their marriage early.

expression darken. Before he could retort, she cut in, “Jason, if you’ve got something on your mind, let’s talk about it. This constant nitpicking is getting old.

on contraceptives. Estrella was truly tired. She was so tired that she didn’t want to fight with Jason anymore. She didn’t even want to argue.

her mind. Who would want to waste energy on trivial matters every single day? If they could make it work, fine. If not, then so

other things to do in this world and so many interests to pursue.

he seemed to realize what

her for a long while, until he finally left

relief. Phew! She took a deep breath and headed to the

to stay away and not bother her so she could focus on wrapping up the Lexi case. She would be more

the adjacent study, Jason called Drew as soon as he walked in. “Check on

from

was still clouded with displeasure, especially when he recalled Estrella’s

came in. “Mr. Jason, Ms. Estrella’s been working on a case for a high school classmate’s family. She’s been running between the hospital, law firm, and district attorney’s office non-stop.”

drove Ms. Estrella home. They were probably discussing some

tonight. It was the only

thanked

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