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.”

really angry, Estrella pushed her luck, “You’re not doing anything anyway. Come help me sort out these

but she also expected him to help her with the work in the middle

up

she explained, “It’s a murder case. The suspect is a boy who just turned 20 last month. His mother was bullied by

front of him.”

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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

even begin to imagine what he went through over those nine years. He’s not talkative, and before I officially took on the case, I visited him twice, spending a lot

waited for the right moment and killed his father and uncles, without harming anyone else, not even his grandparents who egged on the beating.”

uncles had shown a little mercy back

and jumping into rivers were the exclusive ways women died. Despite the progress we’ve made, advocating for gender equality and

others. She listened and did everything to solve them, because you never know what dangers lurk behind the things people

was rare for Estrella to be so earnestly reflective, especially on such a grave subject. Jason realized why she had previously accused him of being oblivious to the hardships of the world. The legal profession indeed exposed one to the dark

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

seeking acquittal or a short sentence, 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 indeed not in the mood

clasped Jason’s wrist, “The law isn’t perfect, but I hope for a

Jason leaned in to kiss her lightly, “You work on that. I’ll go warm you some

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

pinched her cheek playfully, “Focus on

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tease was meant to lighten the mood and spare him

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