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.”

find going back

let go of the idea of returning

Serene’s place and parked his car by the curbside.

saying a word. I won’t call the

all this. If I can’t make it through this ordeal, she’s going to be my stand-in. You need to look

a cigarette with his right hand and took a deep

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expression even further. He finished his cigarette in silence and finally started his car,

from the backyard, surprised to see him. “Mr.

tersely as he moved upstairs. Marie called

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

if to cover for Estrella, she added, “She seemed in a hurry.

mention of Estrella’s sudden departure, Jason’s face turned stormy. He pulled out his phone and dialed her number. His departure

ascend the stairs, Marie wiped her hands

place, Estrella’s phone, which she left on the sofa, began to ring. Bryce, with the beer in his hand, came over. He saw it was Jason calling, and his mood soured

into the trash and grabbed Estrella’s

the call without

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

the other end, Jason’s face grew

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

me know when you actually cook. Then

napkin. “Even if I manage to cook, you