Chapter 103

The question touched a nerve, and Jason’s temper flared. “Like her? For crying out loud, Mom, cool it, will ya? No need to stir the pot.”

“Got it. Loud and clear,” Kristin conceded with a faint smile. “I’ll steer clear of her from now

on.”

But Kristin’s curiosity wasn’t sated. She prodded further, “And what about Estrella? Do you really love her, or did you marry her because of the pressure from your dad and me?”

On the other end of the line, Jason chuckled at his mother’s theatrics. “Mom, when have I ever been pushed into anything I didn’t want to?”

Kristin persisted, her voice a mix of hope and suspicion, “So you do love Estrella, right?” With Estrella nearby, Kristin was fishing for reassurance-hoping to ease both her own

mind and Estrella’s.

Jason rubbed his temples in exasperation. “Mom, I’ve got stuff to do. Gotta go.”Without directly answering Kristin, Jason simply hung up the phone.

Kristin, undeterred and beaming, turned to Estrella, “See? Just like I told you. Jason would never fancy someone like that Serene. He’s got eyes only for you.”

Kristin’s joy was palpable, and Estrella served her more food, “Mom, let’s eat.”

Kristin, mulling over the carefully chosen veggies, imparted her wisdom, “You and Jason are both too stubborn and proud to give in. If you had a kid, you’d have more common ground between you to soften the edges:”

For over two years, Kristin’s conversations always circled back to children, a topic that gave Estrella a headache every time.

Noticing Estrella’s silence as she continued eating, Kristin grew alert. “You’re not having second thoughts about having kids, are you?”

his issues. His quirks that were all too familiar to her. Kristin’s serious gaze prompted Estrella to

Estrella’s promise. “Good, that’s settled then. Anyway, as far as I’m concerned,

spent a lot of time with her in the past. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say

Estrella said, half-serious, half-hoping not to tempt

It’s for Jason. Make sure he drinks

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still in mom-mode.

“Sure,” Estrella agreed!

heading home to take care of Jason’s dad, leaving Estrella to finally exhale in relief. That was one hurdle

in the depths of sleep, the bedroom door creaked open. Jason hung his suit jacket and loosened his

with a sleepy murmur, “You’re back.” Even drowsy, her temper was ever so sweet.

softly, “Did I

urging him, “Go

drawn. As he gasped for air, his eyes caught Estrella’s

light, and Estrella, now sitting up in bed, inquired, “What are you looking

Jason replied, trying to mask his discomfort.

and approached, her touch light on his stomach. “Stomachache?”

answer, Estrella found the medicine in the

felt a bit touched. After

medicine from her, reminding her

whispers barely audible, yet each word resonated with an intimacy that seemed to reach

“Had a meeting with Simon. We discussed the projects for

concern laced in her voice, “Haven’t eaten yet, have you?”

Jason stared at her without saying a word. He indeed hadn’t eaten, and he

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