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.”

boss, ou leader.” He had meant to comfort and encourage her, but she clearly

for pleasantries, and Thomas urged her not to dwell on the night’s events too much before watching her enter the

already? How are

Estrella could respond, Autumn continued, “Your dad’s on a red-eye flight

“Mom, it’s all right. It’s late. You should get some rest.” As Autumn was about to caution her daughter against probing

bed, she watched Isaac sleep peacefully, feeling a chill of what-ifs run through her. She hadn’t

Estrella lingered by the bed before heading to the bathroom.

Logan at the law firm about the previous night’s events

handed over the dashcam evidence while Jason and Keegan were in surgery the night before.

you came!” Kristin’s spirits lifted at

Kristin,” Estrella

Jason had been in pain all night and had only fallen asleep after giving a

grateful for his timely intervention the night before.

been in scraps before, but this is the worst I’ve seen him hurt.”

role. “Thanks to his timely rescue last nigh

aid even if it meant facing danger,” Kristin said. “Remember when you were in the eleventh grade and got surrounded by a few thugs? Jason was a step behind Korey

kept the details from her to spare her any trauma adding that while Jason might not be much of a talker, his

to marry Jason just because of some fortune-teller’s words, right? There must be feelings there. Otherwise,

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