Chapter 6

Mom, relax, I got this.”

She had initially brushed off the fortune-tellers words, but as they piled on with the same. predictions, Estrella couldn’t help but give it some serious thought. Regardless of what the future held with Jason, she had to get on the baby-making train pronto.

After dinner and reassuring her parents she was on the case, Estrella hit the road, leaving the sprawling Dorvold mansion behind.

Back at Sandalwood Oasis, the moment she set foot inside, Marie bounded up with the

news, “Ms. Estrella, Mr. Jason’s returned.”

Her hand paused mid-air as she was hanging up her bag. Estrella was taken aback.

He just couldn’t stay away after all. It looked like Landon had put the squeeze on him.

Estrella paused for a moment before Marie, bubbling with excitement, said, “I just went upstairs to change the linens. Saw Mr. Jason taking clothes to the bathroom. Looks like he’s not leaving tonight.”

When her husband came home, even the servants were thrilled for her, as if she were a queen finally graced by the king’s favor. Estrella couldn’t help but mock herself internally.

After slipping into her slippers, Estrella said with a smile, “Alright, I’ll go up and have a

look.”

She pushed open the bedroom door to find Jason just coming out of the bathroom. Estrella couldn’t help but laugh, “You’re back. Wait for me, I’m going to take a shower.”

Jason looked disgusted, “Estrella, can’t you think of anything else?”

Estrella chuckled, “What’s so weird about taking a shower when I get home? And anyway, if I don’t have that kind of urge upon seeing you, you’d be the one crying.”

Jason fell silent.

shower refreshed and saw Jason lounging on the bed with a book, his gold-rimmed glasses perched on

approached him, hitching up the leg of

he looked up, Estrella, ignoring his gaze, lightly unknotted the belt

at

off.”

him and asked, “Jason, are you not up for it? If that’s the case, I can go with you to the

and she quickly changed the subject, “Don’t want to

gentleness, “Have you made up your mind about

of something positive?”

and saw Estrella wrapping her arms around his neck, “What about

Jason cut her off, “Don’t even think about

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Estrella protested. “What’s the difference between other firms and Justice Guardians LLP?

I wouldn’t take you on even if

stunning, the kind that haunted your dreams, but he saw

earlobe, “How about I pay the fee and you

son can inherit my fortune? Keep dreaming.”

years into their marriage, Estrella only seemed interested in having children whenever she saw him,

son? What if it’s a daughter?

less inclined. His expression darkened as he

gaze. His features were exceptionally handsome, his serious demeanor almost begging to be conquered. Instead of getting off, she cupped his face in her hands

tongue enticed him, and he tightened his grip on her waist. He didn’t have the heart to push her away after

filled the room, the atmosphere thick with desire. Her nightgown slipped from her shoulders, revealing Estrella’s soft skin and curves. She drew ever

much

sound snapped Jason back to reality. He released Estrella and reached for his phone. Hearing Drew’s voice on

hung up and was about to leave when Estrella reached out and grabbed his arm. “Jason, this is downright

would leave in the middle of

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