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.

façade Jesse maintained had hidden deep psychological scars from an event over a decade past,

you,” Jesse said

own smile brightened when her gaze returned to the two friends at the

divorce from Jason, Estrella had felt lighter in 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, inviting Estrella for a lunchtime

garden café, they sat opposite each other. Serene poured water with a smile, “I’m not sure if ‘congratulations’ is the

“I thought you might deny it, clinging to the years you’ve had with Jason. But it

likely have used the

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

Even if love is important, there’s no

was advice for Serene as much as a reminder to herself. After so many years, Serene still

as easily as you,” Serene said with a rueful smile, then asked, “Estrella, do you

laughed, “I have my career and my son. There’s nothing to regret. Besides, if there’s one thing this world has plenty of, it’s

one

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