Chapter 128

Estrella glanced at him, the discomfort of her monthly visitor painting her mood in shades of grey. “Aunt Flo’s in town, not exactly feeling chipper.”

Jason couldn’t help but chuckle. “Hang in there, and it’ll pass in a few days. I’ll make it up to you, with interest.”

His nonchalant demeanor hung in the air as Estrella simply watched him, words

unspoken. Their eyes locked for a moment before Estrella, half-squinting, probed, “Jason, is there something you’re keeping from me?”

Sitting on the edge of the bed, he stared at her for a long while before standing up to unfasten his tie and hang his jacket on the coat rack, asking, “What exactly are you referring to?”

Secrets and undisclosed truths were woven into the fabric of their relationship.

At his response, Estrella fell silent. What more could she pry from him if he’d already laid his cards on the table? It was better to dig up the dirt herself.

Jason turned to find Estrella turned away, silent. “Not hungry?” he asked.

With the back of her head to him, she replied, “No appetite.”

Truth be told, it was her spirits that were low. She thought she might’ve been pregnant, but a test dashed that hope, leaving her feeling as though she’d slept through the past days for naught.

Seeing her weighed down with thoughts, Jason didn’t tease her further. He changed clothes and retreated to the adjacent study.

was lukewarm in his embrace, a

ended, and Jason’s touch reignited a spark within her. She even indulged him in trying something new. A couple of hours

bolted upright.

Jason followed suit, but before he could speak, Estrella cut him off. “Don’t even think about joining me.

bathroom, Estrella secured a sample in a box before stepping under the soothing

her shower, she returned to bed, where Jason pulled her close. This time, she didn’t

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and soon drifted to

next morning, after Jason dropped her at the law firm, Estrella took a brief leave to visit the hospital. The matter that kept her up at night needed resolving. She sought to clear the fog that clouded her

office. A colleague called out, “Ms. Estrella, there’s a client in the lounge insisting

out,” she replied, striding in her sleek gray suit

the door open to find

steps halted as she heard her name. She turned to face the voice, finding it vaguely familiar yet unable to place its origins.

face, the girl clarified. “Estrella, I’m Zoey. We’ went to high school together, remember?.”

met.” With a friendly chuckle, she came closer, extending a cup of coffee towards the young woman. Zoey had always been bookish, a bespectacled girl

the coffee from Estrella, smiled, and explained, “I had LASIK eye surgery, hence the change in appearance.”

nearby couch, casually inquiring, “Are you here for legal consultation, or do you

fixed a solemn gaze on Estrella. “I have a ca that I want you to represent me on.”

digital voice recorder and opened

older sister, married Nick two years ago. She’s a middle school English teacher and he’s a P.E. teacher at the same school.

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