Chapter 268

As Estrella’s voice trailed off, Jason’s expression was a picture of aggrievement. He had brought her all the way back, and now she was talking about leaving?

Filled with unspoken grievances, Jason jammed his hands into his pockets and turned away, silent.

Estrella deliberately teased, “You’ve hung around my doorstep plenty of times without an invite in. Guess it’d be awkward for me to lounge at your place now, huh?”

At that, Jason sneered and said, “My place, your place-you sure like to draw the line, don’t you?” Sandalwood Oasis was clearly their home after they got married.

Estrella shot back with a playful jab, “Gotta make something clear, right?”

Her words had barely settled when Marie suddenly appeared, surprised to see Estrella in the yard but quickly wore a beaming smile, “Ms. Estrella’s back! I thought I saw car lights and heard your voice. Goodness, you really are back.”

Before Estrella could respond, Marie was pulling her into the house, “It’s chilly out here, Ms. Estrella. Come inside right away.”

Jason watched as Marie ushered Estrella into the house, then followed them in, his own demeanor relaxing now that Marie was there.

“Ms. Estrella, are you hungry? I’ll whip up your favorite sweet soup,” Marie offered, her face radiating joy, even more delighted than Jason.

Estrella gently held her back, “Marie, we just ate outside. Don’t go to any trouble.”

Marie insisted, “Well, if there’s anything you fancy eating or drinking, you just let me know.” Her delight at seeing Estrella was like welcoming her own daughter-in-law home.

Jason’s room tidy every day. In all these years, Mr. Jason’s been home every night except when traveling. Your clothes and personal

Marie was compensating for

Jason, Estrella quipped, “Jason, looks like you owe Marie a

how timely Marie’s call had been the last time she and Jason had

Jason simply said, “Raise it

couple’s unease, quickly chimed in, “Mr. Jason, Ms. Estrella, it’s getting late. You should head on up to bed, and I’ll do the same.” With that, and without waiting for a response, Marie scampered off, leaving the living room in silence.

be back in a place she’d lived for three years. Everything was as it had been; even Marie’s

a call, and she held her peace until he finished. Once he finished the call, she stood up

mood anew. Abruptly pocketing his phone, he looked at Estrella and said sharply, “What time do you think it is? Stop making a fuss.”

waiting for me

by the time you hit the club,” Jason said, having checked with Autumn during dinner.

planned this all along. That was

voice came coolly, “It’s not been half a year, and you’re

laughed at the question, replying, “After all these years, you still don’t know I’m the flirty

her retort. After years without a fight, he’d almost forgotten how formidable Estrella could be,

a case of

and Korey? Jason was just bothered by Korey’s past proposal, but that was Korey’s move, not hers to stop.

blame? Have I ever touched

for evidence against him when Jason himself continued, casually admitting, “There was that time I let Serene link arms with me. Yes, it was intentional. I did it to annoy you because you didn’t take me seriously. I’m upset that if mom

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