He would never get a chance to see Lexi, and even if he did, Lexi would have still insisted on getting a


    divorce.


    Before, Lexi was under his thumb, scared for the safety of her parents and little sister, but now that he


    was going to be behind bars for 28 years, Nick can’t touch her. He’s got no leverage left.


    Nick’s case had been an eye-opener for Estre. She couldn’t fathom how he had the gall to refuse a


    divorce, let alone demand to see Lexi.


    Zoey climbed into the passenger seat, her features etched with worry. “Estre, did Nick sign the


    papers?”


    Nick was a narrow-minded man, and Zoey feared that even at this low point, he’d try to drag her sister


    down with him, and to hold onto her for a lifetime out of spite. He was the type who’d do such a thing.


    Estre handed over the signed agreement. “He did.” She didn’t even bring up Nick’s request to see


    Lexi. A man like him didn’t deserve the chance, or a wife.


    Spotting Nick’s signature on the divorce agreement, Zoey tightly hugged Estre, saying, “Estre,


    thank you. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know what we would have done. Nick might still be out there,


    living the high life.”


    As Estre started the car, she offered aforting thought. “Justice has a way of catching up. There’s


    no erasing the things you’ve done.” Then she drove Zoey to the hospital and apanied her up to


    Lexi’s room.


    “Ms. Estre,” Lexi greeted warmly, attempting to rise from her bed.


    “Stay on the bed, Lexi” Estre insisted, gently urging Lexi to stay put.


    Zoey chimed in with a smile, “Nick signed. Estre says we just need to make a trip city hall to finalize


    everything.”


    Holding Estre’s hands, Lexi’s eyes watered with gratitude. “Ms. Estre, I can’t than enough.”


    Estre adjusted the hospital bed to make Lexi morefortable. “Lexi, it’s all part of th job.”


    As Lexi fought back tears, Estre sat down beside her, urging, “Lexi, whether it’s making friends or


    getting married, be sure to keep your eyes open and choose wisely.”


    Lexi nodded, her resolve clear in her tearful eyes.


    After spending some time with Lexi, Estre took her leave as Jeffery and Haley arrived.


    Zoey walked Estre down to the garden..Noticing Estre’s difort, she whispered,


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    “Estre, are you pregnant?”


    Estre didn’t confirm but replied with a smile, I’ll let you know if I ever be a mother.” At that,


    Zoey’s eyes widened with joy, looking forward to celebrating Estre’s good news.


    As they reached the parking lot, Estre got into her car, and Zoey waved her off, watching the Audi


    disappear before heading back to the hospital.


    Inside the car, Estre nced at her stomach and then pulled over to take her vitamins with a swig of


    milk. She had been eating more regrly and healthily these past few days.


    Later that evening, Jesse joined her for dinner since Jason was upied with his own engagements.


    When they called Bryce, he was still busy. It wasn’t until after 8 o’clock in the evening, after Estre and


    Jesse had finished their dinner, that Bryce finally returned the call. “Estre.”


    On the other end, Estre inquired, “Bryce, hows the lead on that Maserati I asked you about?”


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    “Got it,” came Bryce’s response, adding, “Estre, you need to swing by Velvet Voices KTV right away.


    I’ve got urgent news for you, and then we can talk more about that Maserati


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    Estre hesitated, but Bryce’s pleading and promises convinced her to head over with


    Jesse.


    Velvet Voices KTV was Ravenwood’s most upscale karaoke club, known for its high-quality crowd and


    ‘entertainers.’


    Jesse drove them there in her Maserati, and upon arriving, Bryce was eagerly awaiting


    them.


    As they approached, Bryce immediately hooked an arm around Estre and began “Estre, Jason’s at


    it again. As soon as I got here, I saw him, surrounded by a crow to no good. And that Serene is with


    them.”


    Estre realized then why Bryce insisted on hering. It was to catch Jason in the a Estre hadn’t


    done that in ages.


    Bryce was fuming as he ratted out Jason, saying, “Look, Jason’s car is parked right over there. They’re


    chilling in the VIP Lounge number 888.”


    Bryce had initially wanted to book the VIP Lounge 888 himself, but when Jason showed up, he had to


    settle for Lounge 777 instead. So when it came to snitching on Jason, Bryce didn’t hold back at all.


    Jesse quipped, “If you’re not running with those dirty thoughts, what are you doing here as


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    well, man?”


    Bryce replied with a look of mock indignation, I’m here for a bros’ night out. There’s not a singledy in


    our lounge. Of course, that’ll change when you two show up, but you guys hardly count, you’re dudes,


    just like me.”


    After Bryce finished, Estre and Jesse grabbed him and gave him a good ribbing. Bryce, shielding his


    face, pleaded, “Not the face, guys I’ve got to make a living with this


    handsome mug.”


    After roughhousing Bryce a bit, they let him straighten his clothes as he continued, “Estre, it’s not


    that I can’t stand to see you with Jason; it’s just that he’s really not cut out for the domestic life. You


    should seriously consider getting that divorce sooner rather thanter. If he decides to call it quits first


    Bryce’s words hung in the air as Estre nced towards the parking lot where, indeed, Jason’s car


    was unmistakably parked.