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!

What game are you

looks

chair, engrossed in her phone, Estrella was soon surrounded

and you can have a turn,” Estrella said, her fingers flying over the screen as she played

“Estrella, hasn’t Jason come in yet?”

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

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the couple must’ve been at odds

Jason

suspected Jason was at fault, likely due to something involving that Serene girl.

been

be Estella’s fault.

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

without a greeting.

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

though he were a stranger. Jason, meanwhile, was engrossed in watching Thomas Grayson and others play cards, his gaze never straying toward Estrella. With the kids now monopolizing her phone, Estrella stood up to fetch some snacks from the kitchen. Kristin quickly followed.

with a smile as Kristin

fighting?” Kristin, ever the straight shooter, went straight to the point

with a light laugh, “Just a little

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

“Estrella, how’s the baby situation? Having a child could resolve a lot of the

a halt. For other couples, a child might’ve been a peacemaker, but for her and Jason, Estrella wasn’t so sure. If anything, a baby

beans about Jason, not wanting to end up holding the bag.

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

back.

grapes in her hand, recalling how Jason had sweet-talked her about having Estrella get pregnant by the year’s end and making her a grandmother the following year.

she have given birth,

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