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.

the warmth envelop her. She glanced at Jason, who was driving, and said appreciatively, “Thanks fo today,

her hand a comforting pat, as if to say ‘don’t

injury, she

joked, “Are you worried

rolled her eyes playfully, “In

dreams.”

still a long way back to downtown. Why don’t you rest first?” She was indeed tired after a long day, and Jason was too concerned to let her drive.

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

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

phone rang. It was Bryce. Jason answered reluctantly,

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souring slightly at the sound

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

her approachability and gentleness, which made him reluctant to look away. He held her hand softly, murmuring,

on to her never

family estate. Estrella was still

let her be.

parked behind, Bryce had been waiting for a while. Seeing Jason’s car still running with the passenger seat reclined, he guessed Estrella had fallen asleep on the way back and chose not to disturb

Estrella would get cold, Bryce finally stepped out. He knocked on the driver’s side window, which Jason rolled down slowly. Bryce peered in at Estrella, then at Jason, asking, “She hasn’t woken

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