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.

knew the façade Jesse maintained had hidden deep psychological scars from

from you,” Jesse said with a

gaze returned to the two friends at the table.

her law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting Estrella for a lunchtime rendezvous. Estrella agreed, grateful for Serene’s help in smoothing the way to a successful divorce.

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

Serene set the teapot aside and said gently, “I thought you might deny it, clinging to the years you’ve had with Jason. But it seems I’ve underestimated you. You’re more free-spirited than I

she couldn’t do the same. She would likely have used the opportunity to try and

lacked the confidence to leave that she had never been

with fork. “Life’s about more than just romance. Even if love is important, there’s no need to hang onto a

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

with a rueful smile, then asked,

and my son. There’s nothing to regret. Besides, if

another one around the corner.

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