Chapter 122

Jason scooped Estrella up in his arms and headed for the bathroom after her gentle reminder.

Exhausted, Estrella lay sprawled across the bed, her thoughts racing. They’d been having sex for quite some time now, and by all accounts, there should have been some sign of pregnancy. Plus, her period was due any day, yet there was no sign of it.

The usually carefree Estrella felt her heart leap to her throat at the thought. Could she

be…?

The possibility of being pregnant sent Estrella’s mind into overdrive, plotting out their future in rapid succession.

Jason sat beside her, noticing her unusual silence. “Asleep yet?” he asked, pinching the back of her neck.

“Not yet,” Estrella turned to face him.

“Come, sit with me,” Jason patted the space beside him.

Reaching for some clothes, Estrella was met with Jason’s teasing objection. “Seen it all before, haven’t I?”

“Can’t a girl be cold?” Estrella shot back with a glare that couldn’t hide her vulnerability.

Jason chuckled at her defiant look, and she dressed and sat up.

As Estrella tied her hair up with a scrunchie, she knew it was time to have a serious talk

about their future.

Jason lit a cigarette, but he promptly snuffed it out at Estrella’s sidelong glance. “Estrella,” he began, then fell silent.

you’ve got nothing to say, I’m

lie back down, Jason’s stern gaze had her sitting up straight again. “Alright, alright, I’m sitting,” she grumbled

and offered it to her. Estrella didn’t take it right away, staring at him instead. She knew Jason wasn’t the romantic type. There had to be

immediately take the box, Jason explained, “I’ve had this ring for a while now, just waiting for the right moment to give it to

a belated wedding ring. Though they’d been getting along, it didn’t erase their past.

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the Sandalwood Oasis. Šince then, she hadn’t once dreamed of rings, wedding photos, or ceremonies. All those dreams had faded the day

teased with a laugh, “What, I wasn’t

the box. “I’ll take it. Who am I to say no?” She wasn’t one to quarrel or embarrass anyone unless pushed

from Jason, Estrella didn’t open it right away. Instead, she turned to place it on the nightstand.

going to look?” Jason

box, Estrella admired the ring. The diamond was no ostentatious rock but a tasteful, well-sized diamond set in a simple platinum band. The craftsmanship was uncomplicated, but the taste was impeccable, and the

ring, memories of their shared past flashed

hurts, carry me.”

I didn’t finish my homework. What do I

down! I

“Jason, your car’s backseat must be really comfy,

“Jason, who do you

“Jason, we’re

“Don’t ever think about having my kids.”

that if Holly were still here, she wouldn’t be part of the picture.

lives once more through the words

Estrella looked at the ring

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