Chapter 254

Estrella eyed Jason coolly, taking her sweet time before responding, “Now you learn how to sweet-talk, where was this charm when I needed it?”

With that, she tossed the document bag back into his lap, “Take your stuff and get out of the car.”

Jason set the bag aside, then pulled out her wallet, extracting a few bills and saying nonchalantly, “This should cover me.”

Estrella scoffed, “Jason, seriously?”

Tucking the cash away, Jason inquired, “You seem upset?” He had noticed her sour mood as soon as she got into the car.

Estrella exhaled without a word, and Jason suggested, “Let’s grab some food. I’d like to talk about the fire incident too.”

Upon hearing Jason mention the fire seven years ago, Estrella gave him a look and started the car.

Soon, they pulled up in front of a quaint garden bistro and made their way in together.

Once the waiter had poured them some ice water and left the private dining room, Jason said, “I had those videos examined by the expert you mentioned – no signs of tampering.” He paused, then added, “Maybe we should consider a medical check-up?”

If Estrella was truly behind the incident, she would remember, but her memory was blank. Jason felt it was time to approach this from a different angle.

hoping it would fade away, but he knew Estrella. Now that she did, she’d unearth the truth, especially since

passed her, her voice steady, “I’ve thought about that, been looking for the right

details later. If he checks out, I’ll have Drew set up a meeting.”

documents, Estrella looked up, “Thanks, Jason.”

and being married to her. No wonder he was angry with her for so many years. Still, Estrella couldn’t

downcast. In the passenger seat, Jason glanced over, “You got

sighed, “Isaac’s been quiet again, eating less. The doctor said it’s insecurity.”

Jason understood. For a mother, the child always comes first. Jason asked, “Ever thought

someone eventually. If it weren’t for your and Bryce’s relation, I’d have

get a rise out

him a cool glare, “If I wanted to get a rise out of you, I would’ve done it by

over and ruffled her hair, deciding

as Estrella lazily answered Jason’s call, he was already at the Dorvold family gates, ready to take Estrella and Isaac out for

are you doing so early? We’re busy,

from your beauty sleep.” He had been waiting since eight but hadn’t called, assuming she was still asleep. Now it seemed

into the bedroom, Estrella’s mood lifted instantly. She hung up and

Estrella let Isaac choose whether to go with Jason. The eager nod from

the department store, they headed straight to the kids’ playground on

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