Chapter 31

Jason’s demeanor darkened; it seemed she was plotting again.

As he vigorously toweled his hair, he spoke with a detached tone, “First, I had to play your knight in shining armor, and now I’m expected to be your baby-making machine? Keep dreaming, sweetheart.”

Estrella continued to tease, her voice playful, “You just lie back and relax. I can handle the heavy lifting.”

Jason’s expression darkened as he lobbed the towel at her. “Estrella, you’re such a pervert!”

Their bickering was a game she never lost.

Catching the towel, Jason’s expression frosted over as he said, “Going off solo to the Lamonts, do you actually think they wouldn’t dare lay a finger on you?”

Estrella’s laugh was steady and composed, “I don’t take risks without certainty.”

Jason’s silent gaze seemed to question her confidence, as if asking, ‘Are you so sure I’d want to start a family with you?’

Estrella prodded further, “You defended me so passionately today. Got a bit of baby fever, have you?”

Jason’s face turned stony. “Do you think I’d let the Lamonts command me around without consequence?”

He was all about pride, Estrella knew, and she was just using the opportunity to flirt.

Just as Estrella was about to respond, her phone, resting on the table, suddenly rang. She picked up to see it was from a client and said to Jason with a smirk, “So, really not into the baby-making, huh? Well, if you’re not, I’d better get back to work.”

With that, she answered the call, cheerfully greeting, “Hey, Jo.”

“Ms. Estrella.” The voice of the middle-aged woman on the other end broke into sobs.

quickly soothed her, “Jo, don’t cry, tell me what’s wrong,” as she nestled

professional mode, his face a mask

used to think he was Estrella’s priority, or at least that starting a family was.

your time to figure things out. Alright, let me know when’s a good time to meet and I’ll walk you

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her a sidelong glance, convinced Estrella was

the call, visibly drained. She yawned, stretched, and slid under

kicked her lightly with his foot. He had waited for her for over an hour, expecting some playful banter post-call, but she went straight to sleep.

of gigs of movies only

days after hearing Estrella had stormed the Lamonts and given Paula a piece of her mind. Only when they felt Estrella

soon as they stepped out, they were

holiday, Estrella was meeting with her client Jo at

well past noon when they stepped out of the café. The middle-aged woman apologized, “Ms. Estrella, it’s really inconsiderate of

responded with a smile, “I understand. If you have friends going

to refer any relevant cases, praising Estrella’s dedication and

about to get into

quaint watch shop with Serene’s

who was

while Serene herself

you’re so smart. Even my sister couldn’t solve that

we go to In-N-Out

“Jason…”

between them, Estrella could almost hear their

noticed Estrella’s halted attention and followed her gaze, asking, “Ms. Estrella, do you know that family?”

Serene looking blissful beside them, anyone would mistake them

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* Chapter 31

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