Chapter 66

Thomas and Bryce were at their wits’ end with Estrella’s ambiguous stance. Was she still considering divorce? Would she still have their backs?

Grayson and his crew couldn’t help but smirk with knowing glances as Estrella plopped down beside Jason, who seemed visibly cheered by her presence.

With her arms wrapped tight around Jason’s neck, Estrella, all smiles, teased, “You didn’t bite when I mentioned divorce just now. That must mean you don’t want to split. That makes me happier than a jackpot winner.”

Her playful words were like music to Jason’s ears, though he feigned indignation, “Estrella, so many people are staring at us. Come on.”

Unfazed, she retorted with a grin, “I’m hugging my own husband, not someone else’s. I’ll be shameless if I want to.”

Then, turning to Grayson and the others, she quipped, “Right, guys?”

Grayson and Taylor chuckled. “Estrella, only you can handle Jason like that.”

“Don’t give me too much credit,” Estrella shot back playfully. “As long as he doesn’t start cheating on me, we’re good.”

Thomas and Bryce exchanged puzzled glances, wondering if they should still be pushing for a divorce.

Estrella, noticing their confusion, said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, “What are you two still standing there for? Sit down.”

After Estrella finished speaking, the two of them stole a glance at Jason. Seeing that Jason didn’t say anything further, and Grayson also gestured for them to sit down, they both breathed a sigh of relief and sat down.

As Bryce and Thomas settled down, Estrella tried to move away from Jason, but he tightened his grip on her waist. She paused, then looked up at Jason only to find him casually chatting with Grayson and the others, his gaze lingering on her last. She couldn’t help but smile. Leaning closer, she whispered a playful warning in his ear, “Jason, easy there, we’ve got company.”

her waist

the pinch and, under the cover of the dim bar lights, gave Jason’s

Jason’s fleeting change in expression gave away their

been teased by Estrella, pinched her and whispered in

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first. You won’t be getting out of bed for three

it on!”

whispered banter seemed to quell Jason’s earlier irritation about the divorce meddling.

the evening continued, Estrella returned to her phone, diving into case files. She had taken on a criminal case the day before, and with Jo’s trial wrapped up,

focus.

a strategic move, sensing Jason’s reluctance to end their marriage. She had deftly

everyone else but instead worked on her own with the materials. Jason was surprisingly moved. Throughout, he had always appreciated Estrella’s ability to distinguish between what was important and what wasn’t, knowing when to assert herself and when to hold back, especially in public.

was time to settle the bill, a server informed them that Estrella had already taken care of it.

surprise. “You really picked up the tab?”

by Jason and teased, “Well, my dear

reimburse me.”

responding, Jason simply took her bag and carried it for her.

if Jason wanted a divorce or not when Taylor playfully knocked some sense into Bryce

seriously. For

waiting. Once Estrella and Jason were in the

smiled. “It’s alright.” She had won her case

Jason massaged the back of her neck, he asked about the case. Estrella shared the details of her victory, which prompted a serious response from Jason. He unbuttoned his

reassured him that she knew

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