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 that still

learning from you,” Jesse said with a

brightened when her gaze returned to

more than ever. That afternoon, fresh from court and back at her law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting Estrella for

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

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

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

the confidence to leave that she had never

than just romance. Even if love is important, there’s no need to hang onto a failing branch.”

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

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

another one

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