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.

had hidden deep psychological scars from an event over a decade past, shadows

from you,” Jesse said with a

brightened when her gaze returned to the two friends

That afternoon, fresh from court and back at her law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting Estrella for a lunchtime rendezvous. Estrella agreed,

poured water

to the years you’ve had with Jason. But it seems I’ve underestimated you.

have used the

leave that she had never been looked upon

her light lunch with fork. “Life’s about more than just romance. Even

a reminder to herself. After so many years, Serene still lingered by Jason’s side. It was exhausting

easily as you,” Serene said with a rueful smile, then

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

another one around the corner.

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