Chapter 132

“I’m gonna pop by the boss’ office and let him know I’m heading out early.” If it wasn’t for Kristin’s call, Estrella would’ve totally spaced on the whole thing.

On the other end, Kristin said, “Jason’s gonna pick you up later. You guys can head back together.”

“Cool,” Estrella chuckled. “If I bump into him, we’ll ride back together.”

After hanging up, Estrella quickly said her goodbyes to Logan and left.

The car had barely started when Jason’s call came through, “I’m downstairs.”

On her end, Estrella replied, “I’m almost at the old house.”

With a click, he hung up, knowing all too well she had done it on purpose.

In her Audi, Estrella nonchalantly tossed her phone on the dashboard after the call dropped.

“Estrella, you made it!”

“Hey, Estrella.”

“Estrella!”

As soon as she stepped into the yard, Kristin greeted her with a beaming smile, and the older folks of the Nelson clan warmly called out her name.

and her parents had already arrived. After mingling a bit, she

cooking up a storm at home. It was a tight-knit affair, with only close friends and relatives attending – not just anyone could snag an invite!

What game

looks

Estrella was soon surrounded by a group

till I lose this round, and you can have a turn,” Estrella said, her fingers

Kristin approached. “Estrella,

with the boss’ approval. He’s

been

Jason had

Kristin refrained from prying, but she suspected Jason was at fault, likely due to something involving that Serene girl.

and had always been easygoing. Kristin

the potential cause of their argument, Jason strolled in, unfazed. He cast a brief glance at

more she observed their cold war, the more convinced she became that they had indeed had a falling out.

without acknowledging Jason, acting as though he were a stranger. Jason, meanwhile, was engrossed in watching Thomas Grayson and others play cards, his gaze never straying toward Estrella. With the kids now monopolizing her phone, Estrella stood

with a smile as

you and Jason fighting?” Kristin, ever the straight shooter,

a light laugh,

Kristin joined Estrella and began helping her wash some grapes. “Weren’t things fine just a while ago? Didn’t you say you were trying for a baby? What happened for you two

tell you two had a tiff the moment you didn’t come in together.” She added, “Estrella, how’s the baby situation? Having a child could resolve a lot of the tension between you. Sometimes, a child can be the peacemaker in

child might’ve been a peacemaker, but for her and Jason, Estrella wasn’t

“Mom, Jason’s been… using contraception.” Estrella decided to spill the beans about Jason, not wanting to end up holding the bag. Besides, laying out the situation for Kristin could prepare her for the reality that she

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