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.

some profound act of gravity. His actions made it seem like he wasn’t the one

gradually relaxed and lost their strength. At this age, controlling one’s physical reactions was

his hand, moving from her waist to her chest, prompted Estrella to open her eyes. She pushed his hand away and then pushed him back a bit,

his chest and staggered back, his eyes a picture of wounded innocence,

couldn’t be bothered with him. She straightened her disheveled clothing,

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I’ll contact you if I find any

had to discuss other matters, the fire was a topic they

care

yourself on me, and you’re asking

thing? If he truly wanted to

I really do feel unwell. Stay with

“Your discomfort isn’t something I can remedy.

a different tactic, “Kissing you seems

truth, he was just not satiated, feeling ill at

him. Three years had passed, and he had become even more

away, Jason caught the flying shoe with ease. Seeing this, Estrella approached with a stern face and snatched her shoe back. Seizing the moment, Jason wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. It had been his favorite since her

were more of sorrow than anger.

are you going to keep this

tightened his embrace, nuzzling her neck,

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

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