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!

game are

that looks

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

wait till I lose this round, and you can have a turn,” Estrella

when Kristin approached. “Estrella, hasn’t Jason

early with the boss’ approval. He’s trailing

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her response, Kristin had a sinking feeling – the couple must’ve been

last spat between Estrella and Jason had slipped under

prying, but she suspected Jason was at fault, likely due to something

wanted kids and had always been easygoing. Kristin

be Estella’s fault.

potential cause of their argument, Jason strolled in, unfazed. He

without a greeting.

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

led the kids indoors without acknowledging Jason, acting as though he were a stranger. Jason, meanwhile, was engrossed in watching Thomas Grayson and others play cards, his

her with a smile as

the straight shooter, went straight to

laugh, “Just a little

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

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

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 might’ve

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

she grasped the gravity of

back.

Jason had sweet-talked her about having Estrella get pregnant by the year’s end and making her a grandmother

birth, to such

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