Chapter 250

“I’m coming with you,” Jason insisted.

Chapter 250

Estrella gave up arguing with him, not wanting to waste any more time. She simply let him join her on her rounds.

After visiting two homes, the clock was ticking towards midnight. Considering everyone needed their rest, Estrella decided not to continue and planned to come back the next day.

The girl they visited insisted, “Ms. Estrella, it’s so late. Why don’t you stay over at my place? You can use my room. I’ll put on fresh sheets and everything.”

Estrella, chuckling softly, responded, “I’ve got an early start tomorrow, and I can’t afford to be late for the meeting, but I’ll swing by again after.”

The girl expressed her gratitude, “Ms. Estrella, thank you so much for all you do for us.”

“It’s all part of the job,” Estrella replied.

In reality, Estrella’s care for the villagers of Glimmering Lake had long surpassed her official duties. However, she didn’t like to talk about her efforts, fearing that it might create pressure for others.

Watching Estrella and Jason’s car disappear into the night, the villagers finally headed

home.

roads were dark and the night was still. Once inside the car, Estrella felt the warmth envelop her. She glanced at Jason, who

at her, giving her hand a comforting pat, as if to say

about his recent injury, she offered, “Should I

teasing smile, Jason joked, “Are you worried

rolled her eyes

dreams.”

She was indeed tired after a

back into her seat. While she didn’t want to sleep, preferring to keep him company or take the wheel if he got tired, the quiet night and his rare silence lulled her. Before she knew it, she’d dozed off.

the sleeping Estrella, slowed the car, and gently covered her with a blanket

rang. It was Bryce. Jason answered reluctantly, his

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at the sound

said he was at the airport, ready to pick her up from Glimmering Lake. Jason curtly informed him they were already on their way back.

Estrella, admiring her approachability and gentleness, which made him reluctant to look away. He held her hand softly, murmuring, “Darling, share a bit more of

to hold on to

arrived at the Dorvold family estate. Estrella was

let her be.

passenger seat reclined, he guessed Estrella

on the driver’s side window, which Jason rolled down slowly. Bryce peered in at Estrella, then

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