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.

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

learning from you,” Jesse

gaze returned to the two friends at

than ever. That afternoon, fresh from court and back at her law firm, a call came through from Serene, inviting

booth of a garden café, they sat opposite each other. Serene poured water with a

Estrella could respond, Serene set the teapot aside and said gently, “I thought you might deny it, clinging to the years you’ve had with Jason. But it seems I’ve underestimated you. You’re more

do the same. She would likely have

Serene lacked the confidence to leave that she had never

at her light lunch with fork. “Life’s about more than just romance. Even if love is important, there’s no need to hang onto

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

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

to regret. Besides, if there’s one thing this world has

always another one around the

Estrella’s indifference towards Jason, Serene added, “Jason must be kicking himself now. I used to think Jason had a strained relationship with you because he couldn’t let go of Holly. Now it seems that’s

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