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.
find Thomas, Grayson and her parents had already arrived. After mingling a bit, she found a spot in
home. It was a tight-knit affair, with only close friends
up, Ella? What game are
that looks super
in her phone, Estrella was soon surrounded by a group of
have a turn,” Estrella said, her fingers
when Kristin approached. “Estrella, hasn’t Jason
glanced up, “I took off early with the boss’ approval. He’s trailing behind.”
sinking feeling – the couple must’ve been at odds again.
spat between Estrella and Jason had slipped under
Kristin refrained from prying, but she suspected Jason was at fault, likely due
wanted kids and had always been easygoing. Kristin figured the trouble couldn’t be Estella’s
argument, Jason strolled in, unfazed. He cast a
war, the more convinced she became
engrossed in watching Thomas Grayson and others play cards, his gaze never straying toward Estrella. With the kids now monopolizing
her with a smile
and Jason fighting?” Kristin, ever the straight shooter, went straight to the point without beating around
replied with a light laugh,
of happiness, 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 to stop talking all of a
the moment you didn’t come in together.” She added, “Estrella, how’s the baby
children brought Estrella’s grape-washing hands to a halt. For other couples, a child might’ve been a peacemaker, but
about Jason, not wanting to end up holding the bag. Besides, laying out the situation for Kristin could prepare her for the
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