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.

he interjected, issues between Estrella and me are my own fault. She’s done nothing wrong, and I’d appreciate it if you all

it’s not like you committed murder or anything. You haven’t

child, tarnishing the family’s reputation in everyone’s eyes.

offered, “Why are you being so stubborn, Jason? Mr. Young’s daughter has taken quite a liking to you. She’s

and Estrella just aren’t right for each other. It’s time to

you two haven’t had kids after all these

table echoed through the room. “I don’t need your advice on my relationship. Nobody knows better than I do what went wrong between Estrella and me. And for the record, she’s only ever responded to the way I’ve treated

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

right, and since there’s no children involved,

overwhelmingly not supporting Jason and Estrella being together. They were all

unfolding drama, felt her eyes welling up. She had never imagined it would come to this. However, she couldn’t stand to hear them badmouth Estrella and said, “Enough, guys. I know more about Jason and Estrella’s life

her. Estrella has been

woman and she understood Estrella’s pain, as well as the ire of Jason’s aunts after all, Jason was their beloved

a matter of right or wrong. The marriage between Estrella and Jason

are you

usually so sensible,

parents were the only elders who hadn’t commented, knowing well of Bryces close relationship with Estrella and not wishing

the others, as Bryce would sometimes share bits and pieces-like the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255