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

to

followed her gaze outside, saying, “Mr. Bryce is too polite,” she commented. “Wouldn’t even stay for dinner after bringing

with me for days. He

it’s good you’re back, Ms Estrella. The house has been like a ship

still fixed

into his Maybach and gave

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passenger window.

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Chapter 181

“Get inside.”

Go on,” Estrella called back.

better after this business trip. Marie mused about Jason’s absence at the airport, fearing that if he continued to neglect Estrella, Estrella might just be swept off her feet by

dialed a number the moment they left the driveway. “Where’s

Jason now?”

face darkened with every word. He ended the call abruptly. He chose not to confide in Estrella this time. With her pregnancy, he couldn’t bear to add to her disappointments, even though she

had been unwise from the start.

sneakily glanced at Bryce through the rearview mirror. Noticing Bryce’s gloomy expression, the driver decided it was best not to say anything. Bryce might seem carefree, but he was sharp. When he put his

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house, Estrella’s phone rang as soon as she stepped inside. It was Jason. Shé stared at

Jason’s voice was soft

her voice flat.

to deal with something last minute, so I sent Drew to pick you up. Stay home. I’ll back once I’m done,” Jason

didn’t even care to ask what kept

to dress warmly and stay indoors, but Estrella abruptly ended the call. If only Jason could be as attentive and

dismissed the thought. After all, she’d managed just fine without his ‘concerns’ over

that marrying anyone would be better than marrying him. It was said in anger then, but reflecting on it now, it seemed true. Even Bryce cared more

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