30 Days till I Divorce My Husband (Estrella and Jason)

Chapter 2

Jesse lounged on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, breaking the silence. “Estrella, the guy’s laying it on thick for you. Don’t waste his gallant gesture. No point in spurning a gift horse.”

Once Jesse finished, Jason snapped back to reality with a cold, mocking laugh. “Starved for affection, huh? Might be time to find a man for a couple of shots of love.”

At that, Estrella rose to her feet, oozing allure, and said with a generous laugh, “Guys, looks like my better half has spoken. I’m off for my shots. You boys enjoy.”

Glancing at the young man beside her, she teased, “Shall we, handsome? Let’s go check

into our room.”

“Sure!” he replied, leaning in to whisper something in her ear.

“Really? Well, I’ll have to check out your skills later,” Estrella flirted back.

The room went silent.

Seizing the moment, Jesse, with another young man in tow, also made her

er way out.

Inside the room, Jason’s scholarly composure shattered, and with a kick, he sent a chair flying. Next thing you know, the table flipped, sending the cards scattering all over the floor.

Serene stood beside him, her face pale with fear, and she grabbed his arm, calling out,

“Jason.”

Startled, Serene was told by Thomas that this wasn’t the place for her, so someone was

sent to escort her home.

At the doorway, Estrella didn’t even look back as she inquired about the boys’ skills, their favorite positions, and if the job paid well.

Jesse glanced back with a smirk, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Shortly after, Estrella approached another luxurious suite door with a room card in han just as Jason, icy as a winter storm, came.

of her sleeping with another man was out of the question. No one else would touch what

bumping into an old friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking into a room too? And Serene? Why don’t you

to speak, Estrella teased, “We’re married,

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bed. Otherwise, post-divorce, when people

who had watched the banter unfold,

bitterly, “Estrella, you’re pathetic.”

Could I have married you and slept in your bed otherwise?”

a certificate with no ceremony – had been an issue for Estrella. Because of this, not

man accompanying her quickly stepped forward, suggesting, “Hey, maybe

Jason’s foot crashed into his chest. The young man stumbled

pleasant facade.

grabbed her face. “You

I can stomach is none of your business. You have your fun,

darkening

turned beet red.

Jason’s anger, Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason,

Grayson rushing over to pull Jason away. They

a word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s abdomen. His face paled instantly, and Thomas and the rest were stunned.

glared at Jason, her voice icy. “Try laying a hand on me

own impulsiveness, he looked down at Estrella, then turned away silently, hands in his pockets.

drama for one night. Settle this

two apart, and Jason, reluctantly, guided Estrella

nape of

window. The car fell into silence, punctuated only by Jason lighting a cigarette

before speaking. “You just

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of catching something?”

replied with nonchalance, “I

think you’re the man in this? Do you have a