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.”

going back

tucked in his pockets, watched Estrella let go of the idea of returning

same time, Jason had left Serene’s place and parked

saying a word. I won’t

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

cigarette with his

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darkening his expression even further. He finished his cigarette in silence

Marie came in from the backyard, surprised to see

as he moved upstairs. Marie called out again, “Sir.”

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

added, “She seemed in a hurry. Must have been something urgent.”

turned stormy. He pulled out his phone and dialed her number. His departure followed by her immediate exit

stairs, Marie wiped her

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

the half-finished beer into the trash

the call without a

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

grew even darker when the call

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

yawned. “Let me know when you actually

napkin. “Even if I manage