Chapter 250

“I’m coming with you,” Jason insisted.

Estrella gave up arguing with him, not wanting to waste any more time. She simply let him join her on her rounds.

After visiting two homes, the clock was ticking towards midnight. Considering everyone needed their rest, Estrella decided not to continue and planned to come back the next day.

The girl they visited insisted, “Ms. Estrella, it’s so late. Why don’t you stay over at my place? You can use my room. I’ll put on fresh sheets and everything.”

Estrella, chuckling softly, responded, “I’ve got an early start tomorrow, and I can’t afford to be late for the meeting, but I’ll swing by again after.”

The girl expressed her gratitude, “Ms. Estrella, thank you so much for all you do for us.”

“It’s all part of the job,” Estrella replied.

In reality, Estrella’s care for the villagers of Glimmering Lake had long surpassed her official duties. However, she didn’t like to talk about her efforts, fearing that it might create pressure for others.

Watching Estrella and Jason’s car disappear into the night, the villagers finally headed home.

dark and the night was still. Once inside the car, Estrella felt the warmth envelop her.

her, giving her hand a comforting pat, as if

recent injury, she

Jason joked, “Are you

her eyes playfully, “In your dreams.”

chuckled, “It’s still a long way back to downtown. Why don’t you rest first?” She was indeed tired after a long day, and Jason was too concerned to let her drive.

him company or take the wheel if

a blanket from the back seat, adjusting her

home, Estrella’s phone rang. It was Bryce. Jason answered reluctantly, his expression souring slightly at the sound of

they were already on their way back. After a brief exchange, Jason hung up, not interested in a late-night

reluctant to look away. He held her hand softly, murmuring, “Darling, share a bit more of your tenderness

to hold on to her never

arrived at the Dorvold family estate. Estrella was still asleep, so Jason let her be.

with the passenger seat reclined, he

would get cold, Bryce finally stepped out. He knocked on the driver’s side window, which Jason rolled down slowly. Bryce peered in at Estrella, then at

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