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.

night except when traveling. Your clothes and personal items are still right where you left them. And every season, Mr. Jason has had the latest fashions delivered from the department store, just in case you came back with nothing to wear.”

help but smile at Marie’s cleverness. Marie was compensating for Jason’s lack of words with her

Estrella quipped, “Jason, looks like

she and Jason had argued, so timely that Estrella

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

place she’d lived for three years. Everything was as it had been; even Marie’s laugh and the tone of her

call, and she held her peace until he finished. Once he finished

“What time do you think it is? Stop making a fuss.” Without another word, he guided her upstairs, his hand at the nape of her neck.

for me

club,” Jason said, having

he’d planned this all along. That was why he hadn’t touched a

after Estrella had steadied herself from being softly tossed inside, Jason’s voice came coolly, “It’s not been half a year, and you’re already getting cozy with Korey?

these years, you still don’t

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

stated, “This is a case of six of one, half a dozen of the

Korey? Jason was just bothered by Korey’s past proposal, but that was Korey’s move, not

“How am I to blame? Have I

I did it to annoy you because you didn’t take me seriously. I’m upset that if mom doesn’t put pressure on you, you seem to forget I’m your

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