Chapter 213

That evening, Keith remarked that it had been ages since the family had last gathered at home, so Kristin was roped in to round everyone up.

Jason had no desire to return, but Kristin played the guilt card, reminding him that Keith and Amber weren’t getting any younger, and that each visit could very well be the last. Reluctantly, Jason made his way back.

With a noncommittal grunt, Jason acknowledged the group, his response as muted as his enthusiasm for the reunion.

The looks he received made him uncomfortable. Past or present, he never took kindly to pity, and it was abundantly clear that the news about Estrella’s child had already made the rounds within the family.

“Jason, if things are truly unbearable, just get a divorce,” his aunt blurted out.

“Exactly, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Why fixate on one?” another chimed in.

else. It’s

Estrella should have at least finalized things before moving on with c downright disrespectful to sneak off, have a kid abroad, and drag the Nelson family name through the mud,” a cousin added indignantly.

“I used to like your wife, but she really crossed the line this time, bro. Let her go. Besides, there’s no way you can swallow your pride after this.”

Jason had specifically avoided coming home to sidestep these very confrontations, y here he was, unable to escape.

Surrounded by relatives quick to fault Estrella, Jason sounded cold as he interjected, issues between Estrella and me are my own fault. She’s done nothing wrong, and I’d appreciate it if you all stayed out of it.”.

His declaration didn’t sit well with his aunt. “Even if you were at fault before, it’s not like you committed murder or anything. You haven’t brought the child home. Look what Estrella has done now.”

Estrella had always been a family favorite until she returned with a child, tarnishing the family’s reputation in everyone’s eyes. They thought she went too far, even if she was having a disagreement with Jason.

Seeing the tide turn against Jason, his uncle offered, “Why are you being so stubborn, Jason? Mr. Young’s daughter has taken quite a liking to you. She’s a decent girl, quiet and demure. It would be good for you-and the company-if you were with her.”

for each other. It’s time

besides, you two haven’t had kids after all these years. It’ll be

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“I don’t need your advice on my relationship. Nobody knows better than I do what

treated her.”

boy, why won’t you listen? Do you think we’re out to hurt you?” a relative. pleaded.

right, and since there’s no children involved, the divorce will be

one side, overwhelmingly not supporting Jason and Estrella being together. They were all advising them to

separate.

it would come to this. However, she couldn’t stand to hear them badmouth Estrella and said, “Enough, guys. I know more about Jason and Estrella’s life together

of you.

heart broken, and that’s why she retaliated against Jason. As

years,

it’s Jason who failed to cherish her.

well as the ire of Jason’s aunts after

all is black and white. Many things are not a matter of right or wrong. The marriage between Estrella and Jason was a matter of incompatibility more

are you

usually so sensible, how can you…”

who hadn’t commented, knowing well of Bryces close relationship with Estrella and not wishing to cause their son

Estrella and Jason’s situation than the others, as Bryce would sometimes share bits and pieces-like the times Jason

or that he was oblivious to her

daughter in Estrella’s place, they would have demanded a divorce long ago and sought a better match without hesitation.

Estrella hadn’t given the Nelson family an heir as a pretext, Bryce’s patience snapped. He slammed his cutlery down, “Will

into silence, their eyes collectively turning to him. What had gotten into him? Bryce, typically meek and

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