Chapter 195

It had been three years since they last saw each other, yet she had somehow grown even more stunning, her presence more commanding.

Their eyes met, and with a hint of a smirk, Estrella looked up at Jason. “Don’t tell me you can’t bear to be without me after three years of not seeing me?”

Her casual words hung in the air as Jason tightened his hold on her waist, pulling her closer. He had missed her, that much was clear.

Jason was staring at her without saying anything, so Estrella placed her hands against his chest and pushed him gently but firmly. “What exactly are you planning to do in broad daylight, right outside the courthouse? Save whatever you want to say for inside the

courtroom.”

With her push, Jason only wrapped his arms around her tighter. Estrella wasn’t having any of it, her voice turning icy. “Jason, don’t presume I’ll keep humoring you with a good temper.”

Her patience and tolerance for Jason had been exhausted three years ago. Back then, she had indulged him because she wanted to start a family, but now that her goal was achieved, there was no reason to coddle him any longer.

“Ms. Estrella, you’re still here.” A voice called out from behind them, and as they turned to look, Estrella finally managed to step back from his embrace.

“Ms. Estrella, is this gentleman a friend of yours? He looks familiar.”

“Yes, an old friend,” Estrella responded with a smile.

Once the person had left, Jason’s hand moved to the nape of Estrella’s neck, guiding her into the passenger seat. After a moment, Jason got into the car himself and said coldly, “Drop the divorce suit.”

Estrella replied without a hint of emotion, “Not happening.”

Her outright refusal had him resting his arm along the window, frowning in silence. In the past, Jason thought Estrella was quite easy to communicate with, that they could discuss everything calmly. Now, there wasn’t even room for discussion.

As Jason remained silent, Estrella spoke again with calm authority, “If there’s nothing else, I’m getting out.” He didn’t open the door for her but instead started the car with a frosty demeanor.

hour later, they arrived at the Dorvold family estate. Estrella tried to open the door, and when she turned to look at Jason, he said flatly, “Estrella, it doesn’t matter

Estrella stared at him until he unlocked the

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away without a second glance, the heavy sound of his car’s acceleration hinting at his

watched his car disappear, Estrella took out her phone and called Drew, asking him to prepare Jason’s files for her to

the

had been planning to invite Estrella over for dinner, but it seemed the Dorvold family had beaten her

Kristin asked, “Is Estrella set on

replied, “She’s pretty adamant this time. They haven’t seen each other for years, and while they did try to make it work before,

it’s best if we don’t force the issue

frowned, “Autumn, you know I can’t control Jason or his father, but

thought I’d mention it since we’re talking. The kids aren’t getting any younger. Jason’s turning 30 soon, and Keith and Amber are surely hoping for great-grandchildren. I just think maybe Jason is being stubborn because

miffed.

of Keith and Amber’s hopes made Kristin’s frown deepen. It wasn’t just them; she too longed to hold a grandchild. If only

got straight to the point. “I ran into Estrella’s mother. She says Estrella is back

great to begin with, soured further. Why did this topic follow

you should just listen to Estrella. Let her go, Jason.”

hands in his pockets, Jason looked at Kristin as if to say, ‘Are you even on

years, Jason. You’re not young anymore, and Estrella’s 26. A woman’s youth is fleeting. Don’t

always advocated for reconciliation, but looking back at the hardships Estrella endured, and her

‘return from the dead, Jason had

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suspect his change was for Holly. Had she not laid down the law, stating Holly would never be welcomed, Jason

say yes to him and Holly being together, but the thought of Holly’s

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