Lately, Estre couldn’t stand the smell of smoke and booze, so Jason had be extra vignt about


    it. He used to sneak the asional cigarette, but now he had quit cold turkey.


    Estre looked up at him and said, “I know, you better go shower and try to hit the hay early.”


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    Jason nted a kiss on her lips, teasing, “Can’t wait, huh?”


    “Duh, I’ve been waiting up for you half the night,” Estre replied, yfully pinching Jason’s


    butt.


    Jason, at a loss for words, gave her a lingering kiss before grabbing his clothes and heading to the


    bathroom.


    After a while, freshly showered, he came out and sat down beside Estre. As he pulled her into his


    arms, Estre turned to him and mentioned, “I got the invitation to the


    school’s anniversary celebration this afternoon.”


    “We’ll go together,” Jason said, kissing her cheek.


    Since the gathering at the club, whispers of Jason and Estre’s marriage had started circting


    around the school on a small scale. But many were skeptical, saying that Jason had been so smitten


    with Holly in the past that it was impossible for him to tie the knot so quickly. They argued that a young


    guy like Jason wouldn’t rush into marriage. Some even suggested that because Jason was the CEOof


    Nelson International, there would have been a grand wedding, and theck of any such news meant


    that perhaps Estre was spreading false rumors to corner Jason into submission. They recalled how


    Estre used to visit Jason at Ravenwood College even before she enrolled, indicating a one-sided


    affection from her.


    With all this gossip, the truth about Jason and Estre’s marriage became even more obscured. The


    doubters were mostly alumni who had been close to Holly or had a soft spot for her. They believed that


    even though Holly had passed away, Jason hadn’t move on and still held a torch for her.


    Jason had heard these rumors through Drew, which was why he insisted on attending the celebration


    with Estre.


    Resting in his embrace, Estre gave him an understanding look before leaning back into his arms.


    After over two years of marriage, these moments of closeness were rare. It had been a long time since


    she had simplyin in Jason’s arms like this.


    As Jason yfully pinched her belly, Estre rested her hands on his wrists and asked in a steady


    tone, “I took on a divorce case today. The husband and wife were brought together


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    by their parents’ arrangement, but the husband’s first love has returned. Now, with their daughter off to


    college, he’s asked for a divorce.”


    “My client still loves her husband and wants to salvage their marriage,” she continued. “Jason, as a


    man, give me your take. Is there any chance for this marriage to be saved? Should she even bother


    trying?”


    Jason idly kneaded Estre’s sides as he mused, “After all these years, if he’s still not over his first


    love, it’s going to be tough for the wife, unless something drastic changes his mindset. Otherwise,


    there’s hardly anything that could be done for the wife to save their marriage.”


    Then he looked down at Estre and remarked, “They’re at the point of suing for divorce. Why aren’t


    you advising your client to just end it? As long as she gets a fair share of the assets, that should be


    enough. Isn’t that usually your approach?”


    “She can’t bear to let go,” Estre said. “So you think it’s not worth holding onto this marriage, right?”


    “Mm-hmm,” Jason replied nonchntly.


    After responding, Jason suddenly felt as if he’d been led into a trap. He studied her for a moment


    before asking, “What are your client’s name? What’s her husband’s name?”


    “Megan and her husband’s name is Jackson. You’ve probably interacted with him before.”


    “I remember him. Probably worked with him.”


    When Estre provided real names and details, Jason breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment, he had


    wondered if she was fishing for information.


    Estre chuckled at Jason’s obvious sense of relief. She had only asked a casual question, after all.


    Still, the case did bear a striking resemnce to their own situation, even if she and Jason hadn’t


    reached such a critical juncture.


    Estre’s smug nce didn’t go unnoticed by Jason, who tightened his embrace and kissed her ear,


    her most sensitive spot. As she melted into his touch, Estre returned h kiss with tender passion.


    Saturday arrived, and Ravenwood College was abuzz with excitement for its anniversary. Alumni who


    had the time all made their way back to their alma mater for the asion.


    The celebration kicked off in the morning, and Jason and Estre were up and about by seven, ready


    to head to their old stomping grounds. Despite having attended simr events in the past, this was the


    first time they would be attending together as a couple.


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    “Ms. Estre.”


    “Jason.”


    As they stepped out of their car, greetings flew their way. Their coordinated outfits drew attention, and


    the school forums lit up with chatter.


    Jason and Estre were truly an item, everyone buzzed, with snapshots of the couple flooding social


    media.


    Thements ranged from adoration to judgment, with some mourning Holly’s memory, while others


    defended Jason’s right to move on.


    When someone brought up Holly, iming Jason was heartless, other ssmates couldn’t stand idly


    by. They jumped into the fray under the post, using them of morally pressuring Jason. Besides,


    Holly had been gone for several years now, and even if she and Jason had a past, it was high time to


    turn the page.


    The online squabble was reaching fever pitch when the school administration stepped in with an


    announcement, urging everyone to focus solely on the uing reunion and refrain from irrelevant


    discussions. The notice emphasized that Jason and Estre were the pride of the school and today’s


    honored guests.


    Following the announcement, the contentious post was removed, and the instigators found their


    ounts promptly suspended.


    Bryce, with time on his hands, screenshotted the post and sent it to Estre, who appeared utterly


    unfazed by the whole ordeal. As awyer, she’d seen her share of conflicts. If she let every little thing


    get to her, she’d be fit to be tied on a daily basis.


    Jason and Estre exchanged greetings with the school administrators, who quickly noticed that they


    were indeed married. Each of the leaders wore a broad, authentic smile as they cheerfully extended


    their heartfelt congrattions.


    Once the reunion festivities kicked off, following the opening remarks and speeches by the host and


    dignitaries, they invited Jason to the stage to speak on behalf of the alum