Chapter 132

“I’m gonna pop by the boss’ office and let him know I’m heading out early.” If it wasn’t for Kristin’s call, Estrella would’ve totally spaced on the whole thing.

On the other end, Kristin said, “Jason’s gonna pick you up later. You guys can head back together.”

“Cool,” Estrella chuckled. “If I bump into him, we’ll ride back together.”

After hanging up, Estrella quickly said her goodbyes to Logan and left.

The car had barely started when Jason’s call came through, “I’m downstairs.”

On her end, Estrella replied, “I’m almost at the old house.”

With a click, he hung up, knowing all too well she had done it on purpose.

In her Audi, Estrella nonchalantly tossed her phone on the dashboard after the call dropped.

“Estrella, you made it!”

“Hey, Estrella.”

“Estrella!”

As soon as she stepped into the yard, Kristin greeted her with a beaming smile, and the older folks of the Nelson clan warmly called out her name.

Smiling and exchanging pleasantries, Estrella walked in to find Thomas, Grayson and her parents had already arrived. After mingling a bit, she found a spot in the yard to sit and browse her phone.

Keith and Amber’s casual family gathering always featured chefs from top-notch hotels cooking up a storm at home. It was a tight-knit affair, with only close friends and relatives attending – not just anyone could snag an invite!

up, Ella? What game are

looks super fun!”

engrossed in her phone, Estrella was soon surrounded by a group of kids.

gaming! Just wait till I lose this round, and you can have a turn,” Estrella said, her fingers flying over the screen as she played

Kristin approached. “Estrella,

up, “I took off early with the boss’

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her response, Kristin had a sinking feeling – the couple must’ve been at odds again.

and Jason had slipped

place bustling, Kristin refrained from prying, but she suspected Jason was at fault, likely due to something involving that

and had always been

be Estella’s fault.

Kristin mulled over the potential cause of their argument, Jason strolled in, unfazed. He cast

without a greeting.

their cold war, the more convinced she became that they had indeed

acknowledging Jason, acting as though he were a stranger. Jason, meanwhile, was engrossed in watching Thomas Grayson and others

a smile as Kristin approached.

the straight shooter, went straight to the

a light laugh, “Just a

Kristin joined Estrella and began helping her wash some grapes. “Weren’t things fine just a while

Kristin continued, “I could tell you two had a tiff the moment you didn’t come in together.” She added, “Estrella, how’s the baby situation? Having a child could resolve a lot of the tension between you. Sometimes, a child can be the peacemaker in a marriage.”

a halt. For other couples, a child might’ve been a peacemaker, but for her

“Mom, Jason’s been… using contraception.” Estrella decided to spill the beans about Jason, not wanting to end up holding the bag. Besides, laying out the situation for Kristin could prepare her for the reality that

brain was about to explode. Once she grasped the gravity of what had happened, her temper flared. That no-good son of hers was actually taking precautions behind

back.

about having Estrella get pregnant by the year’s end and making her a grandmother the following year. It was all just a stalling tactic.

could she have given birth, to such a

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