Chapter 292

In that moment, despite a lingering sense of melancholy, Estrella maintained her composure with practiced ease.

Hearing this, the doctor said, “Ms. Estrella, even though we’ve just revisited a time from seven years ago, I regret to inform you that the fire you spoke of remains elusive in your memory.”

She continued, “Perhaps, Ms. Estrella, the events you’ve just recalled are more significant to you than the fire.”

A shiver ran down Estrella’s spine as she looked at Dr. Abigail and asked, “What did I remember just now? What did I say?”

Dr. Abigail handed her a cassette tape. “Don’t be too anxious, Ms. Estrella. This is the recording from our session. You can listen to it at home.”

Confused, Estrella took the tape. If she hadn’t said much, why were there tears streaking her face, and why was Jason’s expression so grave?

As Estrella accepted the tape, the doctor added, “There is another possibility. If you can’t recall that memory later on, it may have been deliberately erased through hypnosis. But we will need a few more sessions to confirm this theory.”

At this, Estrella turned to look at Jason.

Erased on purpose? This new hypothesis from Dr. Abigail sparked fresh thoughts in Estrella’s mind. Jason held her hand, as if he too had stumbled upon a revelation.

After briefly discussing with the doctor, they scheduled a follow-up appointment and Jason drove Estrella back home.

On the way back, Estrella was quite busy, constantly answering phone calls.

Villagers from Glimmering Lake reported that the compensation from Chemisphere wa received. Logan called to discuss work matters. Estrella’s former client Jo mentioned a friend going through a complex divorce involving a hefty estate, convoluted family ties, illegitimate children, and company shares. Jo sought Estrella’s help with the case.

agreed, “Sure, Jo. Pass along my contact info to the

few calls, but his matters seemed less fragmented than

Jason stole a glance at Estrella, who was handling her affairs with such grace and ease. His mind

Dr. Abigail had asked what happened that year. Estrella’s frown deepened, and

Jason was in love with me,” she had murmured. “He didn’t come

she fell silent, only her tears speaking volumes, dampening her clothes and the

chair beneath her.

family’s wishes. But at the time, he was blinded by the harsh words and cold dismissals she had given him. He couldn’t believe Kristin’s account, thinking Estrella’s consent was mere superstition and that he was nothing more to her than a means to

it was clear to everyone but him.

mood. She teased, “Why are

did

He wished she had been harsh. He would

From then on, he vowed to trust nothing else but the fact

a pang of guilt but managed to muster a half-hearted smile, still

laughter broke through her doubts. “Relax, even under hypnosis you

asked,

of disdain, Jason replied, “You barely said a few

the conversation back to Dr. Abigail’s hypothesis. “Do you think it’s

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