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

that looks super

a deck chair, engrossed in her phone, Estrella was soon

round, and you can have a turn,” Estrella said, her fingers

was when Kristin approached. “Estrella, hasn’t Jason come in

took off early with the boss’ approval. He’s trailing behind.”

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had a sinking feeling – the couple must’ve been at odds again. They’d been getting along so well recently,

last spat between Estrella and Jason

bustling, Kristin refrained from prying, but she suspected Jason was at fault, likely

kids and had always been easygoing. Kristin figured

be Estella’s fault.

argument, Jason strolled in, unfazed. He cast a brief glance at

without a greeting.

sidelines, Kristin was watching. The more she observed their cold war, the more convinced she became that

Thomas Grayson and others play cards,

Estrella greeted her with a smile as Kristin approached.

and Jason fighting?” Kristin, ever the straight shooter, went straight to the point without beating

laugh, “Just a little spat.”

Estrella and began helping her wash some grapes. “Weren’t things fine just a while ago? Didn’t you say you were trying for 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

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

pause, Estrella turned to Kristin. “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 she and Jason might not

her brain was about to explode. Once she grasped the gravity of what had happened, her temper flared. That no-good

back.

how Jason had sweet-talked her about having Estrella get pregnant by the year’s end and making her a grandmother the following year. It was all just a

have given birth, to such a

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