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

that later. And it’s the holidays. Time to relax.” Autumn scolded

off her phone and focusing on

continued to chide, “You and

but she seemed oblivious to him. In the past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his

you having trouble at work? If you’re unhappy, go back to the company and help your dad. At least you

better of me.” Although she was a

cases.

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

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

marriage, Jason had never stayed the night at her

as ever, retorted, “Am I not

laughed, “Of course

were welcoming, but her demeanor was different. She no longer teased Jason. Normally, she would have made suggestive comments by now, leaving Jason flushed

use the bathroom here. I’ll go to

would have suggested

Jason’s expression grew pensive. This was not the usual Estrella; she was hiding

returned from the guest room, Jason was already in bed, having finished washing

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

my kid today?” For the six hours he had been in her presence that day, Estrella hadn’t teased him once, nor mentioned having sex. Usually, she would have taken advantage of the romantic evening,

can’t be obsessed with that every day. There’s

approached her, cupping her face to make her look at him. “Estrella,

had known her for 23 years, ever since she was

not used to me not harassing you?”