Chapter 279

Estrella hadn’t returned for three years. Jason hadn’t celebrated Christmas for three nor had he visited the old family home, because he was too embarrassed to go back.

Propped up in bed, Estrella said, “Spending Christmas at your place wouldn’t be appropriate.”

Jason didn’t press her. He simply said, “There’s still a month left. Think it over.”

Estrella didn’t outright refuse, just lightly hummed in response. But a month later, it was still impossible for her to join the Nelson family for Christmas.

After chatting for a while longer, Jason reluctantly ended the call.

In bed, Estrella turned to glance at Isaac, sleeping in his little bed nearby. She leaned over to give him a kiss, then turned off the lights in the room and went to rest.

In the following days, Jason had to travel for work. Estrella enjoyed the rare quiet, her days returning to normal, though she occasionally found her thoughts wandering to him. and their closeness.

The new case wasn’t too complicated, allowing Estrella to spend more time with Isaac and to look more into the fire from seven years ago.

However, after seeing Jason, Holly became restless – embarrassed by her own advances that Jason had rejected, and concerned that Jason suspected her.

After stewing at home for a few days, Holly finally called Jason. “Jason, let’s meet willing to share the evidence I have and help with the leads.”

not in Ravenwood these days. You could talk to Estrella.”

talk when you’re back.”

for Jason’s sake, hoping to see him more. The thought of talking to Estrella instead didn’t sit well

end, Jason agreed, thinking he’d just bring Estrella along when

with Jason, Holly’s hand clenched her phone tightly, her skin showing. green veins from

Why was it Estrella and not her? What was wrong with herself?

in her throat, Holly dialed another number-Serene’s.

also involved in the matter, and no doubt Jason and Estrella would have asked her for information. So, when Serene answered

as Holly approached in

point. “Jason and Estrella are investigating

I told Estrella

asked, “Jason never mentioned it before. What made him start investigating all of a sudden? You’ve been his

She then explained her alliance with Estrella to Holly, believing that since Holly

the conversation, and finally, she stared at Serene and asked, “So you’re the one who

investigated this matter. It turned out that Serene was the one who

from Holly’s gaze, Serene explained nervously, “I talked to Estrella about it.” She added, “Holly,

anger. “Serene, you sure know how

Jason later on. And, despite the nagging unease she felt about Serene’s role in all this, Holly

stirring things up and even helping Estrella get a divorce-something she herself had failed to influence. It seemed she had

anger faded into a smirk. Things were

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