Chapter 12

Serene’s sobs were soft and sorrowful. Jason remained stoic, his voice calm as he said, “I’ll send Drew over to help you out.” With that, he ended the call and promptly dialed Drew, instructing him to make a trip over.

Meanwhile, Estrella’s breathing had settled into a quieter rhythm. Estrella had thought for sure that Jason would leave her side that evening.

After hanging up, Jason glanced over at Estrella with an expression that didn’t betray thoughts, “If you’re up, you can get out of the car yourself. I’m not carrying you.”

his

Estrella, however, didn’t open her eyes.

Seeing this, Jason unbuckled his seat belt, opened the car door, and walked toward the house without looking back.

Jason was serious about leaving her in the car, Estrella swiftly unbuckled. herself and hurried out after him. She caught up and looped her arms through Jason’s. He glanced down at her with a frosty look, but Estrella maintained her

pace. Estrella kept up, her voice

point, “No.” Despite his words, he didn’t remove her hands from his arm.

brilliantly than the garden flowers, bustling off to have the kitchen prepare

bedroom, Jason reminded her not to get her hopes up, “Estrella, don’t get too excited.” He had agreed

remark, “I’m off

on the bed, deeply engrossed in a

she could speak, Jason raised his hand, pressing a finger to her forehead to maintain a distance

Estrella’s brow lifted, about to speak, her phone rang

glanced at Jason, stood up from the bed,

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Chapter 12

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