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!

Ella? What game are you

looks super

engrossed in her phone, Estrella was soon surrounded

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

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

“I took off early with the boss’

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sinking feeling – the couple must’ve been

Estrella and Jason had slipped under

suspected Jason

been easygoing. Kristin figured the trouble

be Estella’s fault.

in, unfazed. He cast a

without a greeting.

cold war, the more

as 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.

a smile as Kristin approached.

shooter, went straight to the

laugh, “Just a little

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

Estrella could answer, 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.”

children brought Estrella’s grape-washing hands to 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 just amplified

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 last much longer.

was taking preventive measures, Kristin felt like her brain was about to explode. Once she grasped

back.

hand, recalling how Jason had sweet-talked her about having Estrella get pregnant by the year’s end and making her

have given birth,

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