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.”

replied indifferently, “I’m not in Ravenwood these days. You could

talk when you’re

was willing to cooperate and share her evidence, all for Jason’s sake, hoping to see him more. The thought of

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

clenched her phone tightly, her skin showing. green veins from the grip.

Estrella and not her?

a lump in her throat, Holly dialed another

for

cautiously as Holly

around the bush, Holly sat down and went straight to the point. “Jason and Estrella are investigating the fire from

told Estrella

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

to Holly, believing that since Holly was directly involved and also a victim,

conversation, and finally, she stared at Serene and asked, “So you’re the one who started all this?”

wondering why Jason suddenly investigated this matter. It turned out that Serene was the one who instigated

She added, “Holly, you’re a victim too. If

by anger. “Serene, you sure know how to pick your allies,” she

move that could potentially upset Jason later on. And, despite the nagging unease she

at the thought of Serene stirring things up and even helping Estrella

into a smirk.

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