Chapter 217

The call was from Serene. Estrella walked to the stairwell at the safe exit and answered

the phone.

After wrapping up the conversation, Estrella returned to her desk, immersing herself once again in the sea of paperwork that awaited her

It wasn’t until Friday, accompanying Logan to a networking event, that Estrella found herself in the same orbit as Jason.

“Mr. Jason,” Logan greeted with a smile bright as the spring sun, reaching out for a handshake as they bumped into Jason.

Despite Estrella’s departure from Ravenwood and Justice Guardians LLP, Nelson International’s legal affairs were still tethered to her former firm.

“Logan, Jason returned the handshake with polite detachment. His gaze then settled on Estrella, and with a mild, “How’s it going,” he acknowledged her presence. In that moment, Jason seemed to have come to terms with the fact that Estrella was no longer his alone, and she was now a mother.

“Yeah,” Estrella replied, her voice steady and composed.

Logan told Jason about the work. Only when Logan saw Jason raise his hand to check his watch did Logan leave.

While riding the elevator with Estrella, Logan noticed her expressionless face, and thoug of her calm demeanor when she encountered Jason just now. He couldn’t help but feel emotional. Three years ago, the couple had seemed so connected.

“Life sure is unpredictable,” he thought to himself.

He wanted to ask Estrella about it, but instead, he simply remarked, “Jason’s a decent guy.”

Estrella just smiled, saying nothing. Perhaps Jason was decent to everyone but her.

The official meeting was the following day, and Estrella, once back in her room, didn’t venture out again, not even for dinner.

evening, when Drew arranged a dinner gathering, Jason realized that Serene had also come. She didn’t sit next to him, but it was clear she was still attentive to Jason, noticing the subtle shift in his demeanor over the years-a

through the meal, Jason stepped out to take a call, and Serene followed. When Jason turned to head back, he caught sight of Serene approaching. With a frown, he dug out a cigarette and lighter from his pocket

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explaining, “The admin office has been swamped, so Mr. Howard asked me

Her presence had never been the root of the problems

more, and when Serene explained that she had already cleared up the reasons for the trip with

he returned to the private dining

came to a close, Jason had a bit of wine, and Serene

Jason to his

to the couch and set her bag on the coffee table

heavy throbbing in his

the crease of discomfort on his forehead. She knelt beside the

she felt an overwhelming tension, yet she asked, “Is it your stomach? Should I call a doctor?”

his eyes still closed, didn’t respond, but Serene grew bolder at his silence, her hand tracing a path from his forehead to his cheek, then to his adam’s apple, her

eyes, Serene whispered, “You must be tired, Jas

between him and Estrella, Holly’s return, and Estrell return – this situation would be stressful for anyone

response

deep breath, she leaned in closer, just wanting to offer him a moment of comf but as she was about

Serene as she fell back onto the sofa.

expect anything from you, Jason. I just want you to be a little happier, and let go of some of that repression,” she

her affection for Jason since her

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