Chapter 769
“Another year down the drain, huh? Will Gabriel pop back?” Jason asked.
“No, he won’t come back He’s got himself a new gig. Estelle replied
Jason took a moment and said, ‘Gabriel’s a real unsung hero. We should all be proud of the guy”
Estelle stared off into the dazzling sunset and whispered, “He’s always been my guiding light”
It was her big bro who got her into this organization, dragged her into special camp Then she got her team and started running missions.
It took her ages to figure out what her brother was really up to
On her way home, stuck in a traffic jam, Estelle shot Jonathan a message
By the time she got to the Royal Mansion, it was pitch dark. She said her goodbyes to Jason and slowly trudged upstairs.
The moment she opened the door, she noticed the lights in the dining room and kitchen were on. She took off her coat and walked further in, only to see a figure bustling about in the kitchen
Jonathan was decked out in a light grey sweater and beige pants. He was tall, broad–shouldered and slim–waisted, even his silhouette was enough to make your heart flutter
He was cooking up a storm, and when he heard her, he turned around, grinning, “Where’ve you been all day?”
Estelle walked over and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, “Paid a visit to an old–timer.”
Jonathan arched an eyebrow, “Got relatives in J City, do you?”
“Yep.” Estelle replied, taking a deep breath, “Smells amazing”
Jonathan scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it, and brought it to her lips. “New recipe. How’s it taste?”
Estelle blew on it a little, took a sip, and then nodded, “Delicious!”
Jonathan seldom caught her so unguarded and adorable that it made his heart skip a beat. He pulled her closer, gave her chin a little squeeze, and planted a kiss. A bit sweet, isn’t it?”
“It’s just right!” Estelle looked up at him.
Jonathan leaned down for another kiss on her lips, “I meant here.”
Blushing, Estelle wriggled out of his arms, “I’m gonna wash my hands, then we can eat.”
Jonathan watched her walk away, a soft chuckle escaping his lips
The next day, Estelle didn’t step foot outside. She got a call from an unknown number.
The caller claimed to be her high school class president, inviting her to a reunion.
She barely knew anyone from back then, so she politely declined.
The president insisted, saying it was a rare occasion when everyone was in town so she had to come.
Estelle declined again.
Seeing her steadfast in her decision, the president finally gave up and hung up
Year’s end meant a slew of reunions, with everyone getting together after ages.
In the afternoon, Estelle got a surprise text from Isis, “Estelle, have you heard about your high school reunion?”
Estelle replied, “Yeah, got a call from the class president But I declined.”
Isis texted back with a laughing emoji, “Oh really?”
Estelle was confused, “What’s up?”
“Just wait,” Isis replied, “I’ll send you some chat screenshots.”
