Chapter 235

It’s often said that men who work seriously are the most charming, but in reality, women can be even more attractive when they are dedicated to their work.

“Hi Logan.” It was only when her phone buzzed next to her laptop that she realized Jason had stirred awake and was watching her with clear eyes.

“We just got a call from Glimmering Lake, two families are willing to come forward and testify.”

“Right, I’ll head over there tomorrow.”

After wrapping up the call with Logan, Estrella placed her phone down and walked over to greet Jason, “Awake, huh?” She then added, “Kristin had to leave for something urgent. Do you need anything right now?”

Need? Of course, he had needs, plenty of them, but she wasn’t the one to satisfy them.

Jason hoisted himself up a bit, grimacing with the effort. “Help me up, will you?” If it weren’t for the pressing need to hit the bathroom, he would’ve been content to rest indefinitely.

As Estrella bent down to assist him, Jason, mindful of her still-healing leg, eased off the pressure he was putting on her. Estrella glanced at him, and even though he didn’t say a word, she understood everything.

Moments later, as Jason stood in front of the porcelain throne working on his belt, Estrella leaned casually against the door frame. Kristin had tasked her with keeping an eye on Jason, and Estrella feared any accidents in the bathroom would be hard to explain.

and amusement bubbled up. “Estrella, you got no

I’ll mind my business. I’m not in your

he retorted, “How can I go

I won’t look,” and closed the bathroom door behind him.

the table. “Your wound is deep, so meals will be on the lighter side for a while. Bear with me.”

the chair Estrella had pulled out for him, but immediately sat bolt upright. The wound on his back was severe, stitched

him, her movements slowing as she saw

to lift the spoon, his hands trembled, sweat beading at the nape of his neck with each painful movement

chair closer and took the spoon from his grasp. She cooled the soup with gentle breaths before bringing it to his lips, much like she would for her

captivated by Estrella’s tenderness. Their eyes met, and realizing he wasn’t eating, Estrella snapped out of her daze,

retract the spoon, Jason opened his mouth and drank the soup. She paused,

the evening, the housekeeper delivered dinner and left promptly, leaving Estrella to tend to Jason

a video call, his laughter bridging the gap between him and Jason, who couldn’t help but smile brightly

Estrella go home, but she stayed.

pain intensifying, Estrella fetched

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