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.

teased, “If you’ve got nothing to say, I’m

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

exquisite little box from the nightstand 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 a reason for this sudden gift, or

“I’ve had this ring for a while now, just waiting for

they’d been getting

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hadn’t once dreamed of rings, wedding photos, or ceremonies. All those dreams

teased with a laugh, “What, I wasn’t good

box. “I’ll take it. Who am I to say no?” She wasn’t one to

Estrella didn’t open it right away. Instead, she turned

going to look?” Jason

well-sized diamond set in a simple platinum band. The craftsmanship was uncomplicated, but

past flashed

my leg hurts, carry me.”

I didn’t finish my homework. What do I do?”

down! I can’t keep up!”

car’s backseat must be really comfy, huh!”

do you

we’re even

ever think about having my

still here, she wouldn’t be part

their lives once more through the words

past receded, Estrella looked at the ring and

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