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.

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

Jesse

brightened when her gaze returned to the two

law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting

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

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

would likely have used the opportunity to try

Serene lacked the confidence to leave that she had

more than just romance. Even if love

reminder to herself. After so many

Serene said with a rueful smile, then asked, “Estrella, do

laughed, “I have my career and my son. There’s nothing to regret. Besides,

one around

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