Chapter 158

Estrella, unfazed, began to speak, “Of course its…”

She couldn’t finish her sentence before Jason shot her a chilling look that made her swallow her words. Fine, have it your way,” she conceded with a sigh. She thought to herself, ‘Such a petty man with double standards.’

To keep the peace, Estrella pocketed the harsh words she wanted to say.

Estrella didn’t pull her hand away or protest when he made their relationship public. Jason grabbed her hand, and their fingers intertwined. They had barely reached the entrance when Bryce, all hustle and bustle, approached them. “Estrella, where’ve you been? I waited ages and finally came looking for you.”

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Noticing Estrella’s hand in someone else’s, Bryce didn’t even grant Jason a glance. He just whisked Estrella away, looping his arm through hers. “I’ve got the gang together to keep you company,” he said.

Estrella’s voice was tinged with sarcasm. “Don’t be shy on my account.” Her comment wasn’t just about Bryce’s presumptuous behavior but also about his disregard for Jason.

Bryce chuckled. “C’mon, we are friends.”

Estrella had to remind him, “Did you see the man behind you?”

Only then did Bryce take notice of Jason’s brooding presence behind him. He jumped at the sight of Jason’s dark stare, then casually said, “Hey, bro. You’re here too. Just make sure Serene’s taken care of. I’ve got Ella covered.”

Jason shoved his hands in his pockets and watched Bryce in silence.

Unphased by Jason’s presence, Bryce told his friends, “The queen bee has returned. Make sure you treat her right.”

“And remember,” Bryce added, “she can’t stand smoke, so no cigarettes tonight, guys.”

With that, Bryce seated Estrella amidst a group of eager young men.

walnuts

“Sure thing.”

drink? Here’s some

Just

just as quirky as he

a circle of young guys entertained Estrella –

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Chapter 158

His face

sure knew how to charm

are still this tight,

“Definitely.”

to Estrella for so long, you

best.” He didn’t mention pursuing Estrella, let alone the fact that she was married, and certainly not that she was married to Jason.

Estrella, followed her lead into the program but eventually ended up drifting

several law department guys were on the sidelines, cheering for Estrella

back of the couch as if Estrella were her girlfriend. She took particular delight

had turned, Jason now watched as Estrella became

his wife in this

to him cautiously as he returned to

didn’t respond, his focus solely on Estrella, who was laughing joyously. He longed to

concerned for one of the bo whose hands were reddened from cracking walnuts. Ready to cater

case discussions to reminiscing about their colleg days. A girl who had been chatting with Grayson suddenly mentioned, “Jason used to date Holly back in school, right? Holly was quite popular too,

and Bryce glanced at Estrella, who remained cool and collected. She continued to snack on nuts, her legs crossed

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