Chapter 176

Estrella sighed, her voice edged with impatiende, “I’m not pregnant.”

And she thought to herself. “Even if I was, it wouldn’t be yours.”

Jason, ever the calm in the storm, said gently, “Let’s get you checked out, and we’ll know for sure.” He added, “I haven’t been with any other woman, and I won’t be. Just do as I say and get checked. If it turns out you are pregnant, there are things we’ll need to focus on.” The more Estrella denied it, the more Jason was convinced she was indeed expecting. “You have your life, and I have mine,” she remarked nonchalantly.

Seeing that she was still miffed, Jason tried to soothe her, “I promise, no more Holly. I won’t have anything to do with her.”

Estrella’s alarm bells went off. Why was he making promises she hadn’t asked for? All he needed to do was finalize the divorce. She raised her hand to stop him, “Hold up, don’t try to butter me up with sweet nothings. You can’t even sort out your issues with Serene, and you’re here talking about Holly?”

Before Jason could respond, Estrella unbuckled her seatbelt, “So, if the test is negative, you’ll come with me to file the papers?”

“Let’s get the test done first,” Jason replied.

As Estrella stepped out of the car, she stumbled slightly but Jason, with his quick reflexes, caught her arm and steadied her. After straightening her clothes, Estrella glanced at him and continued walking with her back straight.

Jason followed, chuckling, “Feeling guilty?”

“Just go up and check,” she retorted.

Jason couldn’t help but wrap his arm around her, just like old times. Estrella elbowed him hard, causing him to wince, “Are you out of your mind? If you damage my penis, you’re the one who loses.”

“I’m about to move on, what do I have to lose?” Estrella quipped back, as Jason pulled her

in closer.

maternity ward, Estrella was ushered

tests.

Estrella took a call on the hospital’s balcony, Jason watched her from the hallway, a smile playing on his lips. She had grown up so fast, ready to take on the world, maybe

Holly, easing Jason’s guilt but increasing his worries, which had

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09:15

Dr. Lee had her results, “Mr. Jason, Ms.

on his connections to the Nelson

Jason gently pushed Estrella into a chair before Dr. Lee broke the news, She’s not pregnant, but she’s healthy.

be a mistake?” he asked. Estrella was fertile, and hey hadn’t been careful. How could she not

were accurate, suggesting

his disappointment palpable, and Estrella rose to leave with him.

Estrella thought it was a good thing that she hadn’t told him about the pregnancy. She wasn’t about to let him have that control

had ties to the hospital. Well she could do

his gaze heavy with unspoken questions. “What, happy you’re

know, with my fertile nature,

look cut her off, and she silenced herself as he started the car. His health was not

Jason pulled up to a diner known for its brunches. He

taking the food and wrapping up her call.

then, Jason’s phone buzzed. Drew reported, “Mr. Jason, the Dorvolds won the big the New

with one hand and his phone with the other, Jason

immediately after, a call from Cole.

just got

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