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years,

Estrella hadn’t returned for three years. Jason hadn’t celebrated Christmas for three nor had he visited the old family home, because he was too embarrassed to go back.

Propped up in bed, Estrella said, “Spending Christmas at your place wouldn’t be appropriate.”

Jason didn’t press her. He simply said, “There’s still a month left. Think it over.”

Estrella didn’t outright refuse, just lightly hummed in response. But a month later, it was still impossible for her to join the Nelson family for Christmas.

After chatting for a while longer, Jason reluctantly ended the call.

In bed, Estrella turned to glance at Isaac, sleeping in his little bed nearby. She leaned over to give him a kiss, then turned off the lights in the room and went to rest.

In the following days, Jason had to travel for work. Estrella enjoyed the rare quiet, her days returning to normal, though she occasionally found her thoughts wandering to him. and their closeness.

The new case wasn’t too complicated, allowing Estrella to spend more time with Isaac and to look more into the fire from seven years ago.

However, after seeing Jason, Holly became restless – embarrassed by her own advances that Jason had rejected, and concerned that Jason suspected her.

After stewing at home for a few days, Holly finally called Jason. “Jason, let’s meet willing to share the evidence I have and help with the leads.”

I’m

On the other end, Jason replied indifferently, “I’m not in Ravenwood these days. You could

talk to Estrella.”

“Then let’s talk when you’re back.”

hoping to see him more.

the other end, Jason agreed, thinking he’d just bring Estrella along

came.

her phone

was it Estrella and not her? What

a lump in her throat, Holly dialed another

would have asked her for information. So, when Serene answered the

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and arranged

greeted cautiously as Holly approached in

“Jason and Estrella are investigating the fire from

I

“Yes, I told Estrella everything

asked, “Jason never mentioned it before. What made him start investigating all of a sudden? You’ve been his

that since Holly was directly involved and also a victim, they should share clues to solve

the conversation, and finally, she stared at Serene and asked, “So you’re the one who started all

matter. It turned out that Serene was

explained nervously, “I talked to Estrella about it.” She added, “Holly, you’re a victim too. If

almost amused by anger. “Serene, you sure know how to pick

scoffed.

want to give away too much information, a move that could potentially upset Jason later on. And, despite the nagging unease she felt about Serene’s role in

the steering wheel, Holly seethed at the thought of Serene stirring things up and even helping Estrella get

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