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

Chapter 32

Startled, Estrella inquired, “Why did you come here?”

With a nonchalant air, Jason replied, “Can’t I come over for a meal?”

Estrella propped herself up on her elbows and chuckled, “It’s just that you haven’t come by in the past couple of years, so forgive me for being a bit flustered.”

Jason gazed at Estrella intently. Though she was smiling, something seemed off to him.

Getting out of bed, Estrella neatly folded her sheets. With Jason engrossed in a book on the couch, she poured herself a glass of water and settled down at her desk to catch up on work.

From the couch, Jason glanced at Estrella, sensing that something was amiss. They were both absorbed in their tasks until Autumn knocked and called them down for dinner.

“Jason, it’s so rare for you to visit. Please, help yourself to more,” Autumn offered warmly, making Jason feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Since marrying Estrella, he hadn’t visited the Dorvold family often.

As they dined, Cole and Jason struck up a conversation about work. Estrella usually chimed in, but to

she was engrossed in her phone, barely participating in the

discussion.

Noticing this, Autumn tapped Estrella’s plate with her fork. “Estrella, what are you looking at on your phone during dinner?”

“Just reviewing a case file,” Estrella responded

at that later. And it’s

phone and

“You and your work, always work…”

Autumn finished, Jason shot Estrella a sidelong glance, but she seemed oblivious to him. In the past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his visits, often playfully teasing

are you having trouble at work? If you’re unhappy, go back to the company and help your dad. At least you won’t have to deal

better of me.” Although she was a newcomer to the

cases.

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with a smile, “Don’t be shy.

the young couple spent a little time with Cole and Autumn. before heading upstairs. Estrella retrieved some clothes from the wardrobe and asked Jason, “You’re not

In their t

of marriage, Jason had never stayed the

emotionless as ever, retorted, “Am I not welcome to stay?”

course you are.”

was different. She no longer teased Jason. Normally, she would have made suggestive comments by

then offered, “You can use the bathroom here. I’ll go to the guest

she would have suggested

This was not the usual Estrella; she was hiding something.

the guest room, Jason was already

pulled up a chair at the desk and said, “I’ve got case files to go through. You get some

insisting on bearing my kid today?” For the six hours he had been in her presence that day, Estrella hadn’t teased

that every day. There’s work to do.” She then

up and approached her, cupping her face to make

ever since she was born.

“So you’re not used to me not harassing