Chapter 194

Immediately, she approached and steadied his arm.

Jason instinctively pulled his arm away and looked over at Drew, who immediately shot him an innocent look, signaling that he hadn’t been the one to tell Holly. Drew was clueless as to why Holly was even there.

Seeing their exchange, Holly chuckled, “Don’t be mad at Drew. It wasn’t him who told me. A friend mentioned seeing you around, so I decided to come over.” She then offered, “Let me drive you home.” Without waiting for a response, Holly helped Jason into the car.

The vehicle started up, and Holly, gripping the steering wheel, turned to Jason and asked softly, “Feeling down?”

Over the past few years, Nelson International had been thriving, and Jason had earned the title of Outstanding Young Professional several times. Everyone was aware of his capabilities; he shouldn’t be in this state.

At Holly’s question, Jason glanced at her and said flatly, “Estrella’s back.”

Hearing this, Holly’s grip on the wheel faltered for a moment. That explained it. She had come to pick him up, and he had agreed without hesitation, all because he wanted to tell

her Estrella was back.

After a moment of reflection, Holly smiled and said, “Estrella’s back, huh? Then why aren’t you happy?”

Jason remained silent. He had been happy at first, but Estrella’s behavior earlier had dashed any joy he might have felt.

The rest of the drive passed in silence. Holly dropped Jason off at Sandalwood Oasis without another word exchanged. He didn’t speak again until he was safely inside his home. Watching Jason disappear into the house, Holly suddenly felt a sense of loss, as if the little that she had managed to hold on to was no longer hers.

In the past, Jason rarely came home, but since Estrella left, he had started to return every night.

for a long time, until the light in the master bedroom on the second floor turned on. With a resigned smile, she finally started up her car and drove away. After years of recuperation, Holly’s health had improved significantly. She could now travel and drive independently.

looked through the bookshelf, desperately searching for any trace of the life he and Estrella had shared. However, after a long search, he found nothing. No wedding photos, not even any of Estrella’s personal belongings. When she had left Sandalwood

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the desk Estrella often worked at late into

and eventually found their marriage certificate tucked away in the corner of the second drawer. He dusted it off, remembering how

at the registration photo brought a flood of memories. It wasn’t until Marie knocked on the door to offer a late-night snack

Ms. Estrella. Why don’t you go see her? Spouses shouldn’t stay mad at each

mention Estrella’s return. He simply declined the snack and

company with a hangover. Soon after, Drew knocked and entered Jason’s office, though he looked uneasy. Seeing Drew’s pale face, Jason said curtly, “Get to the

handed him a document, whispering, “Ms. Estrella has

Estrella was indeed in a hurry. She had failed yesterday, and now she had

for divorce.

rage. Both of these figures were intimidating, and neither was easy to

“What to do? Tell the court to leave

After 26 years of knowing each other, she wanted to take

consideration, he never considered

tried to please him, and how rarely he

he felt that Estrella would have her own way of handling things. Moreover, after being away for three years, she must have

closed the door and departed, Jason rubbed his temples, his frustration evident. His gaze shifted from the door to the summons on his desk. His

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away, he longed for her return. Now that she was back, it was nothing but a headache. In any case, she was never easy to handle, always

a while, Jason tore it up and threw it in

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