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

Chapter 21

Estrella glanced up to see a sleek black sedan roll to a stop in front of her, the rear window sliding down to reveal Korey calling out to her from the backseat. A smile broke across her face as she greeted him. “Hey, Korey.”

Korey nodded affirmatively and offered, “I’ll give you a ride home.”

When Estrella hesitated, not moving towards the car, Korey elaborated, “I’m heading to Sandalwood Oasis. It’s on the way.” Clearly, he was well-informed about Estrella’s recent goings-on.

w open the

With Korey insisting and his secretary having already stepped out to courteously open door for her, Estrella felt obliged to get in.

Once inside, Korey chuckled, “It’s been a while,

Estrella returned the smile, “Yeah, it’s been ages.”

Two years ago, before she and Jason got married, Korey came to the Dorvold family to propose, and she turned him down.

When Korey was transferred away from Ravenwood, he had asked to meet up one last time. At that moment, she had been vacationing with Jesse. So, their parting stretched over two long years.

As they started to move, Estrella shifted the conversation to Korey, asking, “So, are you back for good or just on vacation?”

“I’ve been transferred back. The official notice should arrive any day now.”

“You must have been promoted. Congratulations in advance.”

The secretary, noticing Korey’s good spirits that evening, turned to Estrella and said, “Ms. Estrella, Mr. Korey has been promoted to mayor.”

have

along, “If you really did, I’d be over the

by me,

one to cozy up to people, regardless of their power or

in the

finished treating the wound on Serene’s forehead, she turned to Jason with an embarrassed apology, “Jason, I’m sorry for

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again.”

her apology, simply asking, “Are you hurt

her head no.

I’ll take you

expression remained impassive, as if he

what’s gotten into my mom lately. Her condition seems to be getting worse, and the episodes more frequent. Luckily, Vincent’s been staying at a teacher’s

situation, Jason had no choice but to accompany Serene to the hospital. Gripping the steering wheel, Jason glanced at Serene and suggested, “Have you considered hospitalization?”

to a

head, “No, I’ll take care of her

her, “Your last check-up wasn’t great. You might feel more at ease if she is taken

She might never live a normal life again. I’d rather care for her myself.

better.”

dropped the

silence fell between them, Jason’s phone suddenly rang. Thomas’

mood. Then Thomas added, “I just saw

reaction was palpable. He ended the call and angrily tossed

from the passenger seat,

accelerator, dropping Serene off at her place within minutes.