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him, calling out again for the ‘lover’.

After checking under the bed and in the bathroom, Estrella finally opened the closet, then closed it. “Well, Jason, what now?”

Every nook and cranny was searched, and still nothing found.

Jason stared at Estrella for a long moment, then slowly approached the bed. His gaze settled on the neatly made bed, finally resting on something at the foot.

Estrella watched him, expecting some sort of explanation. After a long stare, just as Jason was about to leave, he paused. Bending down, he picked up a short hair from the foot of the bed.

Estrella claimed it was hers with cool confidence.

Jason, skeptical, moved towards the wardrobe, pushed Estrella aside, and opened it. Atop the wardrobe, Bryce froze, watching Jason like a statue.

When Jason saw someone in the closet, it was like a bucket of ice water had been dumped on him. But upon realizing it was Bryce, he breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how reckless Estrella might be, she wouldn’t be involved with Bryce. And Bryce wouldn’t dare cross that line with Estrella.

The two looked at each other, and finally, it was Bryce who spoke first. He called out, “Hi.”

stuffed his hands into his jeans pockets and tossed out a casual ultimatum, “You coming down on

okay?” Bryce hurriedly surrendered. He knew better than to provoke Jason’s assistance; it wouldn’t end well

later, they regrouped in the living room, where Bryce had turned sheepish. “Jason, I was just being a jerk and intentionally teasing you

Drew’s jaw was practically on the floor. “Bryce, weren’t you out building schools?” he blurted out,

new place, so I came back to rest a bit,” Bryce

He leaned forward, resting

believe that you were just being a jerk and nothing happened between you and her?”

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on Estrella’s phone, but he hadn’t really gone after her. His entire focus was on hunting down that mystery man and putting an end

tough cookie that only you dare

oath, “Man, I swear, there’s nothing shady going on between Estrella and me. I promise.” Whether

he couldn’t get it up around her. Estrella’s face soured like she’d bitten into a lemon, and she kicked Bryce several times in response, “Bryce, you ungrateful mutt, what the hell kind of talk is that?” And

himself, and with a cold tone, he asked Estrella, “So, you want him to get

and turned to Jason with an exasperated look, “Do

together. Why are you kicking me?” Bryce dodged another kick from Estrella and turned back to Jason, “Bro, seriously, there’s nothing going on.

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