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.

from an event over

you,” Jesse said

gaze returned to the two friends at the

felt lighter in spirit, thriving in her work more than ever. That afternoon, fresh from court and back at her law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting Estrella for a lunchtime rendezvous. Estrella agreed, grateful for

poured

said gently, “I thought you might deny it, clinging to the years you’ve had with

would likely have used the opportunity to try and

that she had never been looked upon highly

Even if love is important,

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for Serene as much as a reminder to herself. After so many years, Serene still lingered by

let go as easily as you,” Serene said with a rueful smile, then asked, “Estrella, do

my career and my son. There’s nothing to regret.

one

indifference towards Jason, Serene added, “Jason must be kicking himself now. I used to think Jason had a strained relationship with you because

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