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

Chapter 44

Bryce’s expression instantly darkened. “It’s been these years. Is Jason that sentimental? If he really cared that much, couldn’t he spare some of that affection for you?”

A soft chuckle escaped Estrella’s lips. “Cut it out, Bryce. You’re actually getting worked up

over this.”

The more Estrella laughed, the more Bryce’s brow furrowed in annoyance. No need to spell it out – after returning from the cemetery, Jason must have given her the cold shoulder.

If his heart belonged to someone else, why did he agree to this marriage? To wed her and leave her alone, what was that all about?

His

gaze turned icy as he faced Estrella. “Listen, Estrella, get a grip. And how can you be sure th

those fortune-tellers are right if you haven’t tested them yourself? Are you really going to tie yourself to Jason for life?”

Bryce, talking seriously and sternly, got a reluctant promise from Estrella to consider leaving Jason. His mood lightened only after she conceded.

They resumed their meal and light conversation until Estrella, wiping her hands with a napkin, stood up from the sofa. “I should head back. You should get some rest too.”

Bryce got to his feet as well. “Why go back? Someone waiting for you? Or someone to warm your bed?”

“As Estrella turned to leave, she swiftly kicked Bryce’s backside. “You are bold today, huh?”

Unfazed, Bryce patted his bottom and casually said, “Go on. Get washed up and hit the sack.”

back pointless. She stretched

tucked in his pockets, watched Estrella let go of the idea of returning home, and his mood improved

same time, Jason had left Serene’s place and parked his car by the curbside.

you saying a word.

and me. She’s an innocent victim in all this. If I can’t make it through this ordeal, she’s going to

lit a cigarette with his right hand and took a deep drag,

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further. He finished his cigarette in silence and finally started his car, heading towards Sandalwood

from the backyard, surprised to see him. “Mr. Jason, you’re back!”

as he moved upstairs. Marie

paused and turned. Marie awkwardly informed him, “Ms. Estrella

as if to cover for Estrella, she added, “She

out his phone and dialed her number.

ascend the stairs, Marie wiped her hands

phone, which she left on the sofa, began to ring. Bryce, with the beer

half-finished beer into the trash and grabbed Estrella’s

the call without

Holly and he also had Serene; he just needed them and that was enough. After hanging up, Bryce switched off her

face grew even darker when

morning, Estrella woke up stretching and found Bryce in the kitchen. He was preparing breakfast. With his mouth full, Bryce mumbled, “Clean up and eat. I

know when you actually cook. Then we’ll talk.”

mouth with a napkin. “Even if I manage to cook, you