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.
in to find Thomas, Grayson and her parents had already arrived. After mingling a bit, she found a spot in the yard to sit and
Amber’s casual family gathering always featured chefs from top-notch hotels cooking up a storm at home. It was a tight-knit affair, with only close friends
What game are
that looks
chair, engrossed in her phone, Estrella was soon surrounded by a group
I lose this round, and you can have a turn,” Estrella said, her fingers flying over
“Estrella, hasn’t Jason come
with the boss’ approval.
response, Kristin had a sinking feeling – the couple must’ve been at odds again. They’d been getting along so well recently,
Estrella and Jason had slipped
the place bustling, Kristin refrained from prying, but she suspected Jason
kids and had always been easygoing. Kristin figured the trouble couldn’t
potential cause of their argument, Jason strolled in, unfazed. He cast a brief glance at Estrella, swarmed by children, then headed straight
the more convinced she became that they had indeed had
in watching Thomas Grayson and others play cards, his gaze never straying toward Estrella. With the kids now monopolizing her phone, Estrella stood up to fetch some snacks
Estrella greeted her with a
Jason fighting?” Kristin, ever the straight shooter, went straight to the point
light laugh, “Just a
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
a tiff the moment you didn’t come in together.” She added, “Estrella, how’s the baby situation? Having a
to a halt. For other couples, a child might’ve been a peacemaker, but for her and Jason, Estrella
holding the bag. Besides, laying out
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