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.

car, Estrella felt the warmth envelop her.

looked back at her, giving her hand a comforting pat, as if to say ‘don’t

his recent injury, she

a teasing smile, Jason joked, “Are you worried about me?”

rolled her eyes playfully, “In your dreams.”

downtown. Why don’t you rest first?” She was indeed tired after a long day, and Jason

her seat. While she didn’t want to sleep, preferring to keep him company or take the wheel if he got tired, the quiet night and his rare

slowed the car, and gently covered her with a blanket from the back seat, adjusting her seat

was Bryce. Jason answered reluctantly, his expression souring slightly at the sound of Bryce’s

ready to pick her up from Glimmering Lake. Jason curtly informed him they were already on their way back. After a brief exchange, Jason hung up, not interested in a late-night

made him reluctant to look away. He held her hand

determined to hold on to her never

they arrived at the Dorvold family estate. Estrella was still asleep,

Bentley parked behind, Bryce had been waiting for a while. Seeing Jason’s car still running with the passenger seat reclined, he guessed Estrella had fallen asleep on the way back and chose

Bryce finally stepped out. He knocked on the driver’s side window, which Jason rolled down slowly.

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