Chapter 181

Hearing Estrella’s question, Bryce turned around leisurely and smiled, “So you thought that if you and Jesse kept mum, I’d be clueless?”

At Bryce’s words, Estrella’s smile faltered. No wonder Bryce bought so many sour snacks this time. No wonder he insisted on joining her business trip when dropping her off at the airport. It made sense why he showed up in Harmony Springs almost immediately after she did, and why he insisted on a 24-hour vigil and claimed the couch for his bed.

He knew everything.

Bryce had a faint smile on his lips and took his right hand out of his pocket to ruffle Estrella’s hair. “Don’t worry, I won’t breathe a word to anyone, especially not Jason. But hey, if you ever need anything, just give me a buzz. I’ll be there faster than pizza delivery.”

Bryce was all seriousness now, a far cry from the usual carefree, rough-around-the-edges

guy she knew. He was like this only on the rare when Estrella was feeling

down, taking on the role of her steadfast protector. Back when she and Jason had gotten their marriage license, Bryce had been just as earnest, assuring her she’d regret it.

Estrella managed a weak smile, patting Bryce on the shoulder. “Thanks, Bryce. You’re a gem.”

Bryce pinched her cheek lightly. “It’s chilly out, get inside. And whatever Jason says, don’t take it to heart. Men aren’t worth your peace.

Estrella chuckled. “I know.”

“Head in then,” Bryce nudged.

“Alright.” With a nod to Bryce, Estrella turned and stepped into the foyer. Bryce watche

and then strode off toward the yard with a casual wave goodbye.

her go

Watching Bryce’s departure, a warm feeling spread through Estrella. For all his bluster, Bryce was far more attentive than Jason, full of ambition and capability, just waiting for

moment to

in the foyer, Marie walked over and followed her gaze outside, saying, “Mr. Bryce is too polite,” she

around with me for days. He needs

Estrella. The house has been like a ship without its captain with

still fixed on

Maybach and gave Estrella a wave from

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passenger window.

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Chapter 181

“Get inside.”

know. Go on,”

the car disappeared from sight did Estrella turn back into the house. Marie, walking beside her, couldn’t help but feel that Estrella’s relationship with Bryce had become even better after this business trip. Marie mused about Jason’s absence at the airport, fearing that if he continued to neglect

the moment they

Jason now?”

He ended the call abruptly. He chose not to confide in Estrella this time. With her

to marry Jason had been

was best not to say anything. Bryce might seem carefree,

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rang as soon as she stepped inside. It was Jason. Shé stared at the screen

home?” Jason’s voice was soft

her voice

Drew to pick you up. Stay home. I’ll back once I’m done,” Jason explained, his worry evident.

calls and messages. Now, she didn’t even care to ask what kept

by her agreement, Jason advised her to dress warmly and stay indoors, but Estrella abruptly ended the call. If only Jason

thought. After all, she’d managed just fine

thoughts drifted to an old argument with Jason. She had claimed that marrying anyone would be better than marrying him. It was said in

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