Chapter 234

Then, Estrella crossed her arms in front of her chest and entered the hospital room.

Once inside, Estrella’s gaze immediately fell on the bandages covering Jason’s face. If the scars were deep, it would be tough to avoid marks.

Noticing Estrella come in, Jason said, “It’s just a few scratches. Let Thomas drive you home.”

Estrella nodded and said, “Okay.”

After a quick check on Keegan next door, she left with Thomas. On the drive back, Thomas, gripping the steering wheel, glanced at Estrella and said, “Jason called us, saying you might be in trouble. He was nearly panicking, his voice trembling. It’s been years since I’ve seen him so anxious.”

“How did he even know I was at Glimmering Lake?” Estrella inquired.

“No idea,” Thomas admitted. “But finding out where you are isn’t hard for him.” He then added, “Just a thought, Estrella, but are you sure you want to keep digging into the Glimmering Lake case? Maybe we’re dealing with folks who are way out of our league.”

Estrella chuckled. “Out of our league or not, I’m seeing this through.”

How could she not? If she didn’t unearth the culprits, what would become of the villagers in Glimmering Lake, or the good folks under their jurisdiction?

She knew the stakes when she chose to be an attorney. She wouldn’t have picke path if she was afraid, and she certainly didn’t want Jason and Keegan’s injuries vain.

Acknowledging Estrella’s resolve, Thomas reached out with his right hand and ruf hair. “You go full throttle, Estrella. Jason and I will back you every step of the way.”

drifted over, Thomas quickly withdrew his hand. “You’re Ella, the boss, ou leader.” He had meant to comfort and encourage her, but she clearly

minutes later, they pulled up to the Dorvold family’s gate. It was too late for pleasantries, and Thomas urged her not to dwell on the night’s events too much before watching her enter the house and then

“Back already? How are Jason and

continued, “Your dad’s on a

to caution her daughter against probing too deeply into the case, she noticed Estrella’s exhaustion and held back, knowing Estrella’s determination was

edge of the small bed, she watched Isaac sleep peacefully, feeling a chill of what-ifs run through her. She hadn’t been this nervous at the scene, but her deepest concerns had been for Isaac-what would her son do if something

lingered by

morning, after breakfast with Isaac, Estrella briefed Logan at the law firm about the previous

the dashcam evidence while Jason and Keegan were in surgery the night

Kristin’s spirits lifted at the sight

Kristin,” Estrella greeted.

Jason had been in pain all night and had

at Jason, silently grateful for his timely intervention the night before.

this

Jason’s role. “Thanks to his

Kristin said. “Remember when you were in the eleventh grade and got surrounded by a few thugs? Jason was a step behind Korey

trauma adding that while Jason might not be much of

silent, prompting Kristin to press on. “Estrella, deep down, you didn’t agree to marry Jason just because of some fortune-teller’s words, right? There must be feelings there. Otherwise, knowing you, you’d never

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