Chapter 101

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Estrella was somewhat surprised. Jason walked over, raised his hand to tousle her hair, then gently embraced her in his arms. “You’ve done a wonderful job,” he said gently.

Estrella, who had tirelessly defended her client with passion and dedication, had left Jason in awe. In the courtroom, she was a different person-focused, solemn, and dead serious-a stark contrast to the usually playful and cheery Estrella.

Estrella seemed to respect the law so much, Jason couldn’t help but wonder, did she really start that fire years ago?

With a faint smile, Estrella responded to Jason’s concern, “Thank you.”

This was the first case Jason had ever witnessed her handle since she started her career.

When Logan and the others saw Jason arrive, curiosity piqued in their minds, but they remained silent. Logan had already sensed something was off during the meeting at the resort but chose to keep his suspicions to himself.

After greeting Jason, Logan and the others decided to head back to the law firm, leaving Estrella and Jason behind.

Estrella mentioned she wanted to visit Ryan in prison, and Jason offered to accompany her. In the past, it was always Bryce accompanying Estrella.

Half an hour later, when Estrella arrived at the prison, Ryan had just been brought back.. The staff allowed them to meet despite the timing.

The connection between Estrella and Ryan seemed to go beyond the typical lawyer-client relationship. It was laced with a deeper sense of empathy.

On the visitor’s side of the table, Ryan, thinking Estrella was worried about his mental resilience, comforted her. “Ms. Estrella, thank you. I’m content with the two I have

years

left.”

his fate held little significance. Today or

difference.

Ryan’s eyes with hope. “Ryan, we might have more than two years. You

she painted a picture of a world still full of beauty, urging him to look forward to the good

spoke inclusively, using “we” as if to share the burden of his

with the vision of the future that Estrella

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“Ms. Estrella, I’ll try. I’ll hold on to hope.” He believed in all the goodness Estrella spoke of, for

looked at Estrella with sincerity

hope that in the future, I’ll have the opportunity to treat you to a

gripping his hand firmly. “I’ll be

to occupy his mind. Knowing they would meet again, both parted without fear, hopeful for the future.

terms with his past and embrace a new life. She

she came out, he raised his right hand and gently rubbed the back of her neck. Jason glanced back at Ryan, sensing the boy had stirred a maternal instinct

them leave, wishing nothing but happiness for Ms. Estrella, for her to be

they left prison, Jason’s hands tightly gripped the steering wheel. He

turned to face him. Observing his hint of jealousy, she retorted, “If you were behind bars, I

and gently held her chin, pulling her closer to him. After a heartbeat, he

of relief once the kiss ended, “Not the best outcome, but not the

worst either.”

kneading it. His fascination for her

again, surprised that he had shown up for the trial. As she turned

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