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.”

end, Jason replied indifferently, “I’m not in Ravenwood

said, “Then let’s talk when you’re

hoping to see him more. The thought

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

with Jason, Holly’s hand clenched her phone tightly, her skin

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

in her throat, Holly

no doubt Jason and Estrella would have asked her for information. So, when Serene answered the phone, Holly cut straight to the chase and arranged

cautiously as Holly approached in

the bush, Holly sat down and went straight to the point. “Jason and

told Estrella everything I

investigating all of a sudden? You’ve been his secretary for so many years, do you know why?”

believing that

stared at Serene and asked, “So

matter. It turned out that Serene was the one who

nervously, “I talked to Estrella about it.” She added, “Holly, you’re a victim too. If the fire

sure know how to pick your

a move that could potentially upset Jason later on. And, despite the nagging unease she felt about Serene’s role in all

at the thought of Serene stirring things up and even helping Estrella get a divorce-something she herself had failed

drove, Holly’s anger faded into a smirk.

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