Chapter 213

That evening, Keith remarked that it had been ages since the family had last gathered at home, so Kristin was roped in to round everyone up.

Jason had no desire to return, but Kristin played the guilt card, reminding him that Keith and Amber weren’t getting any younger, and that each visit could very well be the last. Reluctantly, Jason made his way back.

With a noncommittal grunt, Jason acknowledged the group, his response as muted as his enthusiasm for the reunion.

The looks he received made him uncomfortable. Past or present, he never took kindly to pity, and it was abundantly clear that the news about Estrella’s child had already made the rounds within the family.

“Jason, if things are truly unbearable, just get a divorce,” his aunt blurted out.

“Exactly, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Why fixate on one?” another chimed in.

Estrella should have at least finalized things before moving on with c downright disrespectful to sneak off, have a kid abroad, and drag the Nelson family name through the mud,” a cousin added indignantly.

“I used to like your wife, but she really crossed the line this time, bro. Let her go. Besides, there’s no way you can swallow your pride after this.”

Jason had specifically avoided coming home to sidestep these very confrontations, y here he was, unable to escape.

between Estrella and me are my own fault. She’s done

were at fault before, it’s not like you committed murder or anything. You haven’t brought the child home. Look what Estrella has done now.”

reputation in

“Why are you being so stubborn, Jason? Mr. Young’s daughter has taken quite a liking to you. She’s a decent girl, quiet and demure. It would be good for you-and the company-if you were with her.”

for each

all these

better than I do what went wrong between Estrella and me.

you listen? Do you think we’re out to hurt you?” a relative.

and since there’s no children

was on one side, overwhelmingly not supporting

it would come to this. However, she couldn’t stand to hear

As a woman, I understand her. Estrella has been more than enough all these years, and it’s Jason

pain, as well as

wrong. The marriage between Estrella and Jason was a matter of

you

usually so sensible, how can

since stepping into the yard, and his parents were the only elders who hadn’t commented, knowing well of Bryces close relationship with Estrella

Estrella and Jason’s situation than the others, as Bryce would sometimes share bits and

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