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Though weary, he relished the comfort in the tenderness of the moment.

This time, Estrella didn’t resist. She simply watched him, letting him kiss her, showing no reaction. They had argued and hurled insults. What Jason was doing made her feel very

weary.

Without resistance from Estrella, Jason felt a sudden pang of anxiety, and his passionate kissing slowed down.

Once Jason had satisfied his hunger, his right hand gently stroked her face, his gaze filled with profound affection. It was only after that, Estrella began to speak. “Jason,” she said, “if you keep this up, it’s just going to get old.”

She had gone upstairs with him out of trust, and yet, he still tried to take advantage of her. Estrella couldn’t even be bothered to get angry.

Estrella’s calmness sent Jason into a panic. Her yelling and screaming meant that at least then she felt something for him. But her indifference now? That was something Jason couldn’t handle.

His hand gently stroked her cheek, thumb brushing back and forth, as he said, “Are you still mad about what happened back then?”

Estrella remained silent, staring at him.

Jason explained, “Holly and I never got together, and those photos were just

sensationalism. The Ledford family was worried about Korey’s career and came to me. Out of old ties to Korey, I stayed silent then.”

“As for our last quarrel, it’s my fault. I didn’t explain things to you in time. I was stubborn and petulant. I acted out of frustration, and I shouldn’t have pushed you or slapped you.” Then he added, “Estrella, I overthought, I misunderstood you. I apologize. You can punish me however you want, but please don’t ignore me.”

hit him. “Jason, it’s been so many

suggested, “They weren’t particularly joyful memories anyway, so it’s fine if they’re forgotten. How

her

as he continued to watch Estrella. His hand was still clasping hers, but rather than pull away, Estrella merely gazed back at him. “Jason, all these years have passed…and when I made the decision to leave then, I didn’t consider a future with you again. “Besides clearing my name, I don’t want to bring up the past anymore. Moreover, I have

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won’t make

misunderstanding, why should she bear the consequences for his mistaken

were meant to protect her, to keep Holly from digging into the fire

suffered was real.

everything else aside, there was the time of the car accident when he ignored her call while she was in the hospital, the time he failed to keep his promise to pick her up from the airport, leaving her waiting at Sandalwood Oasis for what felt

was the point of a relationship that only thrived

just gratitude. As for him offering his entire fortune, Jason should

change for the better.

it here. I’m not in the

Lake case, investigating the fire from seven years ago, and caring for Isaac, she didn’t have the

resolve darkened Jason’s expression, “I

to you. We’re already divorced,” Estrella countered.

man was impossible, impervious to reason. In that moment, Estrella’s frustration flared.

in a constant state of arousal, even early in

are the most important thing,” Jason

said all I had to say. Think it over and rest up. I’m heading back to the office.” With that, she turned

but Estrella deftly

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