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

Chapter 45

Jason “Don’t you want the Digital Springs project anymore?”

Estrella immediately opened the door on the passenger side, smiling as she got in, Talking business works for me too.”

Jason’s expression remained one of distaste, Dammit, she was always so pragmatic, wanting only the most tangible things in life.

As the engine roared to life, Estrella shot Jason a look full of ambiguous admiration, her smile wide and seemingly adoring. Out of the corner of his eye, Jason caught her gaze and felt his skin crawl with goosebumps. Anyone who didn’t know better might think Estrella was head over heels for him.

Jason tugged at his collar with his right hand trying to shake off the feeling and said coolly, “You hung up on me, and you even turned off your phone. Have you found your next option? Are you sure he can give you a child?”

Estrella’s smile faltered, no need to ask-it was Bryce’s doing. He just sneaked back by -hitching a ride on the train, but it seemed he really can’t learn his lesson.

After a moment of eyeing Jason, Estrella chuckled. “Are you actually worried about me?” At her laugh, Jason’s face soured. He deflected, “Where were you last night?” Estrella straightened up and gazed ahead. “Felt down. Took a drive to Waterfall Acres.”

Her excuse did little to alleviate the silence between them. Estrella was actually used to Jason’s moods long ago. She was just making things up to him.

With Jason staying quiet, Estrella prodded, “Feeling guilty?”

Before Jason could reply, Estrella pressed on, “If you really feel bad, why don’t you lend a hand with the Digital Springs project?”

Jason’s hands gripped the steering wheel as he replied indifferently, “Dream on.”

Estrella was not having it. “So you were just stringing me along?”

Jason just kept silent.

Seeing this, Estrella, in a huff, grabbed a water bottle from the side and threw it at him.

minutes later, they were back home, tucking into a hearty meal of meatloaf and mashed potatoes, after which Estrella took a long shower and settled down at her computer to work. The Digital Springs project was a

a towel rubbing his hair, Jason caught sight of Estrella, now donning black-framed

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washed over him,

her and propped his arms around her, casually glancing

beside her, suddenly rang. Startled by Jason’s proximity, she jumped up, regaining her composure quickly, and teased, “I’m working, not cheating on

up her phone, glanced at the caller ID, and said, “If

to take the call privately, his patience wearing thin. “Estrella, take that call right

pee,” Estrella bluffed and

to her ear when Bryce’s voice came through, frantic and scolding, “Estrella, am I just talking to the wind? I called you all day to

about to retort when Jason’s voice intervened from outside, “Estrella, Get out by the count of three, or you’ll regret it.” His instinct

and bluntly addressed Bryce, “You planning on

I’m doing this for your sake. You wouldn’t understand. You’re not a guy. Guys are jerks. The more you chase, the less they care. Ignore him, and he’ll start thinking about

me, but you

“Estrella, your place is too big, and I’m scared on

ignored, grew visibly irritated and called out sternly,

Bryce, “Jason’s trying to break

surprise, then added, “Then don’t stick around in Sandalwood Oasis. He’s a drag. Come

in the mood to haggle with Bryce, Estrella hung up. She then casually opened the

against the door frame with crossed arms and a lazy smile, she teased, “Weren’t you going to

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