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

Chapter 67

Estrella turned to look at Jason and couldn’t help but laugh, “Well, aren’t you in the mood? Your wish is my command.”

But as soon as Jason finished his shower and stepped out of the bathroom, he found her back at the computer, poring over case files. She was still wearing her sultry nightgown, but her face showed no sign of desire.

Jason slowed his towel-drying and his expression darkened, “Playing lip service again, huh?” She had been teasing him at the bar earlier, only to lead him on.

Hearing his words, Estrella glanced over her shoulder, holding printed documents in hand, “I promise I’ll make it up to you tomorrow.”

Before Jason could respond, she continued, “This case is a bit complex. I won’t be able to sleep until I get a handle on it.”

Beneath her playful exterior, Estrella was a true workaholic.

Jason tossed the towel aside and ran a hand through his hair, his tone indifferent, “Estrella, you’re running low on credibility with me. Cut out the empty promises.”

Estrella set aside her work and stood up, wrapping her arms around his neck, “Are you upset?” He removed her hands without a word,

She hugged him again, “Come on, don’t be mad. Let me sort out my thoughts, and I’ll join you for a bit of fun. I’m just not in the mood right now.”

Again, Jason peeled her arms away, “I’m not as eager as you are. Go entertain yourself.”

Since Estrella didn’t have any such intentions, Jason didn’t have much interest either. After all, it was always Estrella who initiated things, spicing the mood between them.

After being pushed away again, Estrella called out with a feigned stern face, “Jason.”

Jason adjusted her slipping gown and spoke calmly, “Thought you had work to do. Get to

it.”

wasn’t really angry, Estrella pushed her luck, “You’re not doing anything anyway. Come

also expected him

Jason ended up

20 last month. His mother was bullied by her in-laws when he was seven. After speaking out for her side of family, his father and uncles beat his mother to death

front of him.”

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just fizzled out back then. “The boy’s mother died, and the boy’s father remarried within six months. You can imagine his life after that – never a full stomach, but

away from home. I can’t even begin to imagine what he went through over those nine years. He’s not talkative, and before I officially took on the

killed his father and uncles, without harming anyone else, not even his grandparents who egged on the

with emotion. After a moment of silence, she continued slowly, “If his father and uncles had shown a little mercy back then, the boy wouldn’t have to live with hatred his

then added, “Back then, in the countryside, drinking pesticide, hanging, and jumping into rivers were the exclusive ways women died. Despite the progress we’ve made, advocating for gender equality

how trivial family disputes. seemed to others. She listened and did everything to solve them, because you never know what dangers lurk behind the

realized why she had previously accused him of being oblivious to the hardships of the world. The legal profession indeed exposed one to

let out a long sigh, “No one should see only darkness in life, or live forever in the

just hoping to get him life imprisonment, with a chance for parole later on.” As Estrella finished, Jason’s grip on her neck tightened. slightly, a sign of his empathy with her heavy heart. She was

“The law isn’t perfect, but I hope for a bit more fairness

to kiss her lightly, “You work on that. I’ll go warm

she teased, “Feeling sympathetic, huh? You’re such a sucker,

her cheek playfully,

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make her a warm milk, knowing her tease was meant to lighten the mood and spare him from

the milk, Estrella was so absorbed in her work, she didn’t notice until he called her name. Distractedly, she