Chapter 44

Bryce’s expression instantly darkened. “It’s been these years. Is Jason that sentimental? If he really cared that much, couldn’t he spare some of that affection for you?”

A soft chuckle escaped Estrella’s lips. “Cut it out, Bryce. You’re actually getting worked up

over this.”

The more Estrella laughed, the more Bryce’s brow furrowed in annoyance. No need to spell it out – after returning from the cemetery, Jason must have given her the cold shoulder.

If his heart belonged to someone else, why did he agree to this marriage? To wed her and leave her alone, what was that all about?

His

gaze turned icy as he faced Estrella. “Listen, Estrella, get a grip. And how can you be sure th

those fortune-tellers are right if you haven’t tested them yourself? Are you really going to tie yourself to Jason for life?”

Bryce, talking seriously and sternly, got a reluctant promise from Estrella to consider leaving Jason. His mood lightened only after she conceded.

They resumed their meal and light conversation until Estrella, wiping her hands with a napkin, stood up from the sofa. “I should head back. You should get some rest too.”

Bryce got to his feet as well. “Why go back? Someone waiting for you? Or someone to warm your bed?”

“As Estrella turned to leave, she swiftly kicked Bryce’s backside. “You are bold today, huh?”

Unfazed, Bryce patted his bottom and casually said, “Go on. Get washed up and hit the sack.”

by Bryce, Estrella really did find going back pointless. She stretched and headed to the bedroom.

his pockets, watched Estrella let go of the idea of

same time, Jason had left Serene’s place and

understand without you saying a word. I won’t

me. She’s an innocent victim in all this. If I can’t make it through this ordeal, she’s going to be my stand-in. You need to

a cigarette with his right hand and took a deep

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expression even further. He finished his cigarette in silence and finally started his car, heading towards Sandalwood

came in from the backyard,

responded tersely as he moved upstairs. Marie called out

awkwardly informed him, “Ms.

as if to cover for Estrella, she added, “She seemed in a hurry.

He pulled out his phone and dialed her number. His departure followed

the stairs, Marie wiped her

Bryce’s place, Estrella’s phone, which she left on the sofa, began to ring. Bryce, with the beer in

into the trash

the call without

and that was enough. After hanging up, Bryce switched off her phone too.

end, Jason’s face grew

He was preparing breakfast. With his

me know when you

if I manage to cook, you

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