Chapter 221

Estrella watched with a smile as Isaac affectionately called Bryce “Dad” across the table. Her heart felt a touch of solace. Bryce’s care had indeed given Isaac the fatherly love he

deserved.

At her side, Jesse turned to Estrella and said, “Bryce has truly earned the title ‘Dad’ with the attention he’s given Isaac.”

“Yeah, Bryce has been a blessing these past few years,” Estrella agreed.

“If Jason had been half the man Bryce is, things might not have come to this point between you two,” Jesse remarked.

Estrella chuckled lightly. “The past is the past. I hardly remember it now.” The greatest punishment for someone or something isn’t criticism. It’s being forgotten.

Jesse was impressed at Estrella’s casual dismissal. “You really know how to let things go.”

Estrella patted her friend’s back. “People have to look forward. If Bryce and I can do it, so

can you.

had hidden deep psychological scars from an event over a decade past, shadows

learning from you,” Jesse said with a

smile brightened when her gaze returned to the

afternoon, fresh from court and back at her law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting Estrella for a lunchtime rendezvous. Estrella agreed,

café, they sat opposite each other. Serene poured water with a smile, “I’m

“I thought you might deny it, clinging to the years you’ve had with Jason. But it seems I’ve underestimated you.

the same. She would likely have used the opportunity to

leave that she had never been looked upon highly

fork. “Life’s about more than just romance. Even if love is important, there’s no need to hang onto a failing

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Serene as much as a reminder to herself. After so many

Serene said with a rueful smile,

“I have my career and my son. There’s nothing to regret. Besides, if there’s one thing

one around the

Jason had a strained relationship with you because he couldn’t let go of Holly. Now it

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