Chapter 140

Jason’s right hand tenderly caressed her face. He broke the silence with an uncharacteristically gentle inquiry, “Lost the case?”

That just didn’t make any sense. The court proceedings had only just begun. Estrella was charging the defendant with intentional harm and murder. Such a lawsuit wouldn’t usually be resolved so quickly.

Propping herself up slightly, Estrella, lay on her side on the bed, gazing up at Jason to complain, “The defendant punctured all four of my tires. What a jerk.”

One would have been bad enough, but all four? The thought still irked Estrella.

Jason’s expression darkened as he listened to her, his grip tightening on her hand.

But then Estrella continued, “After such a long day, I just wanted to sleep, but I’ve been tossing and turning without a wink of shut-eye.”

Jason’s gloomy face softened into a smile as he teased, “It’s rare to see you this riled up. You can’t even sleep.”

Typically, Estrella was unfazed by the world’s troubles, going about her business as if the sky were always blue.

Before Estrella could respond, Jason brushed aside the strands of hair on her face, suggesting, “Marie mentioned you skipped dinner. Why don’t you go have a bite? Leave work at the office. If you’re struggling with evidence, I could send Drew to handle it.”

Estrella resisted, “Keep out of my work matters. I can handle it.” If she needed Jason’s help for her job, what was the point of her years of hard work and education?

Jason insisted, “At least go eat something.”

back onto the bed. “I’m not

their room was a haven of tranquility. It had been a long while since they’d enjoyed such a leisurely

a delightful treat, feeling their distance wasn’t as vast as before. Seeing Estrella sprawled on the

slipped off her nightgown, revealing her porcelain

momentarily speechless. Estrella was growing too accustomed to his bluffs.

scooped her up from the bed. “Let’s

different tonight.” He seemed gentler and more patient, almost like he

her gaze. “You seem

every day and always ready to

teased back, “Then surprise me tonight and be my maid.” Since she claimed to be ever-changing, he’d picked something totally out of character

still clinging to his neck, held

something saucy in her ear, prompting Estrella to look at him like he was a pervert, followed by a chuckle, “Stingy as

you’ve come down! Mr. Jason always knows how to handle you, Ms.

embrace. “Just

still warm,

fading. After more than two years, the pair had finally had their epiphany, enjoying the clear moon

to join him for a shower. She, however, was at

a bit and getting a promise that she’d join him later, Jason relented and headed to the bathroom. Soon enough, he emerged to find Estrella, now with glasses on,

tossing his towel aside, Jason embraced her

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