Chapter 241

Estrella’s hand shot up to cover his mouth, and with an unexpected shove, she pushed him

aw

Give him a chance? Hadn’t she given him enough already? Where had he been when it

mattered?

“Let’s get one thing straight, I’m not entertaining the thought of getting back together,” Estrella declared, standing up to nonchalantly slip into her coat. “As for the fire, I’ll keep digging until I hit the truth.” It was so ironic. She had never expected she would become the suspect.

The evidence in Jason’s possession was likely mirrored by what Holly had. So, even if she hadn’t struck a deal with Serene this time, the proverbial storm was bound to break sooner or later. The silver lining? Estrella held the reins, allowing her to investigate first.

Jason, seeing Estrella dressing up, grabbed her arm, “Where do you think you’re going in the dead of night?”

Estrella laughed helplessly, “Home, of course.”

At her response, Jason pulled her into his arms with a bit more force, “Still mad? You’re not planning on giving me even a sliver of a chance?”

Estrella looked up at him, “Jason, don’t-”

Her words were cut short as Jason leaned in and captured her lips in a sudden kiss. As her lips were seized unexpectedly, Estrella was about to erupt in anger when Jason clasped her wrists and pried her lips apart, slipping his tender tongue into her mouth.

“Mmm…” With her hands held aloft by Jason, Estrella let out a muffled moan. It was a moan laden with unintended intimacy.

intensity as if he were engage some profound act of gravity. His actions

struggles weakened, her clenched fists gradually relaxed and

open her eyes. She pushed his hand away and then pushed him back a bit, saying, “Getting a

eyes a picture of wounded innocence, “You really

be bothered with him. She straightened her disheveled clothing,

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had to discuss other matters, the fire was a topic they couldn’t ignore, especially since he was

who’ll take care

chuckled, “You were about to force yourself on me,

If he truly wanted to force her, she wouldn’t have had a chance to push him away.

with a complex expression, Jason pleaded, “Estrella, I really do feel unwell.

I can remedy.

a different tactic, “Kissing you seems to

satiated, feeling ill at ease

was met with Estrella tossing her shoe at him.

her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. It had been his favorite since her middle school days. He would stand there, chin on the shoulder

more of sorrow than anger. The past mattered, but marriage had slowly

asked, “How long are you going to keep this up,

tightened his embrace, nuzzling her neck, “For a lifetime.”

his forehead, “Dream on and move aside.” She had wanted forever before, but he had left her

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