Chapter 217
The call was from Serene. Estrella walked to the stairwell at the safe exit and answered the phone.
After wrapping up the conversation, Estrella returned to her desk, immersing herself once again in the sea of paperwork that awaited her
It wasn’t until Friday, accompanying Logan to a networking event, that Estrella found herself in the same orbit as Jason.
“Mr. Jason,” Logan greeted with a smile bright as the spring sun, reaching out for a handshake as they bumped into Jason.
Despite Estrella’s departure from Ravenwood and Justice Guardians LLP, Nelson International’s legal affairs were still tethered to her former firm.
“Logan, Jason returned the handshake with polite detachment. His gaze then settled on Estrella, and with a mild, “How’s it going,” he acknowledged her presence. In that moment, Jason seemed to have come to terms with the fact that Estrella was no longer his alone, and she was now a mother.
“Yeah,” Estrella replied, her voice steady and composed.
Logan told Jason about the work. Only when Logan saw Jason raise his hand to check his watch did Logan leave.
While riding the elevator with Estrella, Logan noticed her expressionless face, and thoug of her calm demeanor when she encountered Jason just now. He couldn’t help but feel emotional. Three years ago, the couple had seemed so connected.
“Life sure is unpredictable,” he thought to himself.
He wanted to ask Estrella about it, but instead, he simply remarked, “Jason’s a decent guy.”
just smiled, saying nothing. Perhaps Jason was decent to everyone
back in her room, didn’t venture out
it was clear she was
caught sight of Serene approaching. With a frown, he
approached, explaining, “The admin office has been swamped, so Mr. Howard asked me
uninterested. Her presence had never been the root of the
had already cleared up the reasons
cigarette, he returned to the private dining
nine, as the dinner came to a close, Jason had a bit of wine, and Serene insisted
sober up,” Serene offered as she helped him to the couch and set her bag on
throbbing in his head, a
of discomfort on his forehead. She knelt
brushed his skin when she felt an overwhelming tension, yet
respond, but Serene grew bolder at his silence, her hand tracing a path from his forehead to his cheek, then to his adam’s apple, her fingers trembling. After years of knowing
his eyes, Serene whispered, “You must be tired, Jas
Estrella, Holly’s return, and Estrell return – this situation
response
as she was about to kiss
movement startled Serene as she fell back onto
anything from you, Jason. I just want
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