Chapter 221

Estrella watched with a smile as Isaac affectionately called Bryce “Dad” across the table. Her heart felt a touch of solace. Bryce’s care had indeed given Isaac the fatherly love he deserved.

At her side, Jesse turned to Estrella and said, “Bryce has truly earned the title ‘Dad’ with the attention he’s given Isaac.”

“Yeah, Bryce has been a blessing these past few years,” Estrella agreed.

“If Jason had been half the man Bryce is, things might not have come to this point between you two,” Jesse remarked.

Estrella chuckled lightly. “The past is the past. I hardly remember it now.” The greatest punishment for someone or something isn’t criticism. It’s being forgotten.

Jesse was impressed at Estrella’s casual dismissal. “You really know how to let things go.”

Estrella patted her friend’s back. “People have to look forward. If Bryce and I can do it, so can you.

scars from an event over a decade past, shadows that still

Jesse said with a

returned to the two friends at the table.

spirit, thriving in her work more than ever. That afternoon, fresh from court and back at her law firm, a call came through from Serene,

each other. Serene poured water with

Estrella could respond, Serene set the teapot aside and said gently, “I thought you might deny it, clinging to the

knew she couldn’t do the same. She would likely have used the

the confidence to leave that she had never been looked upon highly

romance. Even

was advice for Serene as much as a reminder to herself. After so many years, Serene still lingered by Jason’s side. It was exhausting just to watch.

wish I could let go as easily as you,” Serene said with a rueful smile, then asked, “Estrella, do you think you’ll ever

have my career and my son. There’s nothing to regret. Besides, if there’s one thing this world has

always another one around the corner.

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