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.

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

Jesse said

own smile brightened when her gaze returned to the two friends

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 Serene’s help in

poured water with a smile, “I’m not sure if ‘congratulations’ is the

it, clinging to the years you’ve had with Jason. But it

couldn’t do the same. She would likely have used the

was because Serene lacked the confidence to leave that she had

with fork. “Life’s about more than just romance. Even if love is important,

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to herself. After so many years, Serene still lingered by Jason’s side. It was exhausting just

as you,” Serene said with a rueful smile, then asked, “Estrella, do you think

son. There’s nothing to regret. Besides, if there’s one thing this world

always another one around the corner.

be kicking himself now. I used to think Jason had a strained relationship with you because he couldn’t let

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