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

And it’s the holidays. Time

turning off her phone and focusing on

to chide, “You and your work,

oblivious to him. In the past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his visits, often playfully teasing him, but today, she

Estrella’s unusual silence, Autumn asked, “Estrella, 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 with unpleasant attitudes.”

me.” Although she was

cases.

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eye, she encouraged him with a smile, “Don’t be shy.

eight, 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 going back tonight?”

In their t

Jason had never stayed the

as ever, retorted, “Am I not welcome

laughed, “Of course

Jason. Normally, she would have made suggestive comments by

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

she would have suggested they shower together.

not the usual Estrella; she was hiding something. Despite her smiles and warmth, something was

from the guest room, Jason was already in bed, having

pulled up a chair at the desk and said, “I’ve

looked at her. “Not insisting on bearing my kid today?” For the six hours he had been in her presence that day, Estrella

with that every day.

her, cupping her face to make her look at him. “Estrella, something’s

ever since she

Jason’s wrist, amused. “So you’re not used to me not harassing