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.

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

ended up helping

the files, she explained, “It’s a murder case. The suspect is a boy who just turned 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

front of him.”

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mother died, and the boy’s father remarried within six months. You can imagine his life after

eleven, he ran 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

moment and killed his father

a moment of silence, she continued slowly, “If his father and uncles had

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

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

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 underbelly of society and the failings of

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

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.

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

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

gesture, and she teased, “Feeling sympathetic, huh?

her cheek playfully, “Focus on your

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make her a warm milk, knowing her tease was meant to lighten the

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