Chapter 19

Estella finally relaxed after having a glass of warm water. If Rowan hadn't shown up just now, she probably would've been at a loss for how to deal with Jenson pestering her to go back with him. Yet, she was also puzzled—why was Rowan here when he should have left earlier? Rowan seemed to have noticed the confusion on Estella's face. Pulling a phone out of his pocket, he said, "Someone forgetful happened to have left her phone in my car." Estella blushed when she saw the familiar phone case. She quickly took her phone from him. "Thank you, Rowan." She wasn't just thanking him for bringing her phone but also for helping out with the situation earlier. Rowan smiled. "You're welcome. You can relax and be a bit more casual with me. Are you free tomorrow? Can I treat you to a meal?" Estella paused briefly and avoided his intense gaze. She said slowly, "Rowan, the man who just left is my ex-boyfriend. I already broke up with him, but you saw his attitude. So, I'm not planning to star