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“So, Jason, you’ve got to sign the divorce papers. Once you do, you can live your life however you want. No one’s gonna meddle or try to stop you. Let Estrella go and give yourself a break, too!”

For years, Cole had seen everything between the young couple, and he’d lost all hope for their marriage. He even regretted listening to Landon back then, pushing for this union. His words left Jason feeling like he’d been dressed down without a corner to hide in.

Everyone kept saying he should let Estrella go, and let himself go, but when he and Estrella got married, not one person stood up to object.

Well, except for Bryce.

Jason kept his silence as Cole went on, his voice heavy with emotion. “Look, Jason, if there’s gotta be a right or wrong in this mess, it’s on me. I shouldn’t have agreed to this marriage in the first place, and I shouldn’t have let you two get together.”

“I just thought that you two have known ch other since you were kids, got along fine. Figured you’d work things out. But I never thought it’d come to this. If there’s no love lost between you two, then it’s best to part on good terms.”

Cole’s words would have been easier to take if he’d just yelled or blamed Jason, but instead, he took all the blame on the Dorvold family, and that made Jason’s face burn with shame even more. After all, it was Landon who brought in the fortune teller and came to the Dorvold family to ask for Estrella’s hand.

Estrella was right about one thing: she didn’t beg to marry him.

Even if Jason had doubts about Landon’s motives, even if he knew it was deliberate, the marriage was something he’d agreed to in the end.

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Noticing the worry in Cole’s furrowed brow, Jason stood up from his chair. “I’ll discuss things with Estrella when I see her.”

But Cole insisted, “Sign the papers, Jason. It’s for the best.” The sooner he signed, the sooner his daughter would be free.

Without a word, Jason left the study.

In his Maybach, Jason didn’t drive off immediately but just pulled over to the side of the road. Leaning his head back against the seat, he felt completely hollow inside.

He hadn’t asked about Estrella’s whereabouts because he could tell Cole wouldn’t disclose them. It was clear to him now that his marriage to Estrella was no longer supported by anyone.

full of helplessness and despair. He’d known her for 23 years and had never

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all because

the divorce papers Estrella left for

on the roadside for who knows how long, Jason still hadn’t come to terms

business trip, he hadn’t gone to see her and hadn’t contacted her all this time. He thought that not contacting her, keeping distance was their unspoken understanding. It was, indeed, an understanding so profound that Estrella’s life no longer seemed to need

realized it had been over half a month since he had last seen Estrella. The last time was before her business trip when she tried calling him

him by her side. When she had that car accident the previous year, he didn’t even find out until much

are loved take it for granted.

for a divorce.

him, or ask

lives. Internationally, however, she slowly rose to prominence as a renowned attorney known for her expertise and formidable presence-a legend in the legal world. Every case that passed through her hands was a victory, a testament to fairness and

Three years later.

Court, Estrella wrapped up another triumphant case. The

quite a bit from you

your talent should serve their hometown and

plan to leave again?” asked a

pollution case that needs attention.

of talents like you. We hope you’ll choose to stay.” “I’ll certainly give it a thoughtful

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home. As soon as she stepped inside,

face broke into a smile, and she scooped him up, “What tasty treat did my

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