Chapter 20

“Hmm?” Jason’s voice, mellifluous and soothing, answered with a touch of warmth and a hint of flirtation.

The couple seemed to have an unspoken understanding, and before Paula could even process what was happening, she was left dumbfounded once again.

Estrella was doing this on purpose. Paula was sure of it. But there was Jason, playing right along with her, responding so suggestively.

“Jason,” Paula said incredulously, staring at him as if he were a stranger. This wasn’t the

Jason she once knew.

Snapping back to reality, she turned to Estrella. “Estrella, you must have drugged Jason. I was going to let you maintain your image and not call you out in front of everyone for

but you’re just too arrogant. You don’t even care about Jason’s

your s

feelings.”

With that, Paula whipped out her phone, scrolled through her gallery, and thrust it at Jason. “Don’t be fooled by Estrella’s prim and proper act, she’s been cheating on you. I’ve got proof of her indiscretions right here. Take a look if you don’t believe me.”

Paula’s outburst drew the attention of the surrounding crowd.

Jason, hands casually pocketed, glanced at Paula’s phone with detached interest. The pictures indeed showed Estrella looking a bit too cozy with another man.

At that moment, Paula glared at Estrella and seethed, “You’re done for this time, Estrella.

Estrella lowered her gaze and glanced at the phone, then chuckled disdainfully. “I thought for a moment you’d actually caught me in bed with someone.”

Her nonchalance only made Paula’s face redden with anger, “Jason, can brazen she is? Just listen to her. It’s clear she’s been messing around.”

you believe how

but Jason, with a calm gaze, said, “The man in those pictures is me.”

you

resemblance to Jason. “Jason, how can this be.” Paula stuttered,

if you can’t even recognize Jason, I guess I overestimated your fondness for my husband”

crowd snickered at Estrella’s comment.

had immediately recognized the photos from the day she was discharged from the hospital and Jason had come

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genuinely thought Paula wasn’t the sharpest tool

pale face, Paula swung at Estrella in a fit of rage. “Did you just mock me? I’ll teach you

contact, Jason had intercepted her arm. Turning to see Jason holding her back,

brought tears to Paula’s eyes. “Jason, don’t be fooled by Estrella.

off by Jason’s ringing phone. Disinterested in her drama, Jason turned

away

onlookers, with those in the know informing the clueless that Estrella

slightly towards Paula, whispering in her

but thanks to Paula’s scene,

Estrella spoke, Paula retorted defiantly, “So what if you’re married? People get

smile didn’t falter. “Better to have loved and lost than never

a loss for words as Estrella gently brushed a strand of hair from her face. “Save your energy. The more you struggle, the

her mouth shut and stormed off in search of

He turned to Estrella. “I’ve got

was from Serene. She caught his arm, “Do you really have to go?”

come pick you up

was no point in holding on

a small victory over Paula, Estrella allowed herself a sarcastic smile.

down and check her phone for legal documents. The banquet hall suddenly erupted with

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