Chapter 140

Jason’s right hand tenderly caressed her face. He broke the silence with an uncharacteristically gentle inquiry, “Lost the case?”

That just didn’t make any sense. The court proceedings had only just begun. Estrella was charging the defendant with intentional harm and murder. Such a lawsuit wouldn’t usually be resolved so quickly.

Propping herself up slightly, Estrella, lay on her side on the bed, gazing up at Jason to complain, “The defendant punctured all four of my tires. What a jerk.”

One would have been bad enough, but all four? The thought still irked Estrella.

Jason’s expression darkened as he listened to her, his grip tightening on her hand.

But then Estrella continued, “After such a long day, I just wanted to sleep, but I’ve been tossing and turning without a wink of shut-eye.”

Jason’s gloomy face softened into a smile as he teased, “It’s rare to see you this riled up. You can’t even sleep.”

Typically, Estrella was unfazed by the world’s troubles, going about her business as if the sky were always blue.

Before Estrella could respond, Jason brushed aside the strands of hair on her face, suggesting, “Marie mentioned you skipped dinner. Why don’t you go have a bite? Leave work at the office. If you’re struggling with evidence, I could send Drew to handle it.”

Estrella resisted, “Keep out of my work matters. I can handle it.” If she needed Jason’s help for her job, what was the point of her years of hard work and education?

Jason insisted, “At least go eat something.”

Estrella flopped back onto the bed. “I’m not hungry.”

The night was young, and their room was a haven of tranquility. It had been a long while since they’d enjoyed such a leisurely chat.

Jason found Estrella’s willingness to banter a delightful treat, feeling their distance wasn’t as vast as before. Seeing Estrella sprawled on the bed again, he leaned in to kiss her cheek, playfully threatening, “If you’re not coming down, I’m getting undressed.”

casually slipped off her nightgown, revealing her porcelain shoulders.. “Come

was momentarily speechless. Estrella was growing too accustomed

back up, Jason effortlessly scooped her up from the bed. “Let’s get some food in

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neck, Estrella looked into his eyes, “Jason, you seem different tonight.” He

met her gaze. “You seem different tonight,

and always ready to surprise

be my maid.” Since she claimed to be ever-changing, he’d

his neck, held out her hand. “Pay

him like he was a pervert, followed by

downstairs, Marie greeted them with joy, “Ah, you’ve come down! Mr. Jason always knows how to handle you, Ms. Estrella. What would you like, dear?”

out of Jason’s embrace. “Just some

warm, and I’ll prepare a fresh

around them, her smile never fading. After more than two years, the pair had finally had

and Jason called for Estrella to join him for a shower. She, however, was at her computer. “I’ve

a bit and getting a promise that she’d join him later, Jason relented and headed to the bathroom. Soon enough, he emerged

business at her desk.

aside, Jason embraced her

replied distractedly, typing away, “I’ll be there in a bit.” She hadn’t planned on working late, but

her while she remained focused on her work. His hand wandered from her waist to the softness

a glance. “Stop it!”

I’ll do mine,” Jason replied

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