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.

scars from an event

learning from you,” Jesse said

her gaze returned to the two

her 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

Serene poured water with a smile, “I’m not

you might deny 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 broken relationship.

lacked the confidence to leave that

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

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

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

regret. Besides, if there’s one thing this world has plenty of, it’s

always another one

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