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.

as he interjected, issues between Estrella and me are my own fault. She’s done nothing wrong,

his aunt. “Even if you were at fault before, it’s not like you committed murder or anything. You haven’t brought the child home. Look

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

Jason, his uncle offered, “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

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

all these years. It’ll be

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

why won’t you listen? Do you think we’re out to hurt you?”

there’s no children

not supporting Jason and Estrella being together. They were all advising them to separate.

However, she couldn’t stand

to the brink, her heart broken, and that’s why she retaliated against Jason. As a woman, I understand her. Estrella has been more than enough all these years, and it’s Jason who failed to cherish her. We simply don’t deserve her.”

well as the ire of Jason’s aunts after all, Jason was their beloved nephew.

of right or wrong. The marriage between Estrella and Jason was a matter of incompatibility more than anything else they

are you

usually so sensible, how can you…”

only elders who hadn’t commented, knowing well of Bryces close relationship with Estrella and not wishing to cause their son pain.

than the others, as Bryce would sometimes share bits

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