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

Chapter 94

Estrella paused mid-stride, turning to Jason with a quizzical look. “So, did you know that Jesse swapped her juice with Rachel? The juice you had the waiter toss was actually

fine.”

Estrella and Jesse had seen it all. The tricks Rachel was playing were nothing compared to the ruthless games they’d encountered nearly a decade ago.

The brief exchange between Jason and Estrella left Bryce reeling in shock. Suddenly, he felt like the only fool among them, utterly clueless.

And in truth, he was just that-a complete fool.

Shivering, Bryce stammered, “Estrella, hearing you and Jasono talk like that gives me the chills. Maybe we should steer clear of these places.”

He knew Ella and Jason were tough cookies, but he wasn’t nearly as hardcore. What if someone took advantage of him? He was still a virgin, after all.

Jesse snorted with disdain.

Bryce defended himself with conviction. “Estrella, I’m not being a scaredy-cat here. Take tonight, for instance. You’re a looker, and what if someone really did take advantage of you? Plus, this is Jason’s turf. What’s he gonna do? Lay down the law or let it slide?”

Estrella retorted, “I am a married woman. A little hug or a pat on the back doesn’t mean I’ll lose a piece of flesh. Besides, come morning, if he doesn’t recognize me and I don’t recognize him, no harm done.”

No sooner had she finished her sentence than she yelped in pain. “Ow, ow, ow! Jason, put your gorilla strength to better use. Let go already.” She wrestled his hand away, her grip firm and defiant.

Jason, still irked by her earlier comment, pulled her back forcefully. “Estrella, you let someone else try that and see what happens.” If any guy ever touched her, he’d lose his

hands.

Estrella teased him, “You had your chances, but you didn’t use them. So I might as well give someone else the-” She was cut off mid-sentence as Jason, pinching her chin, leaned in to seal her lips with a kiss.

display of affection at their age. They had seen enough. After a heated moment, Estrella managed to free herself, and seeing

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in his pockets. She turned

Jason replied, nonchalant.

to the suite. It didn’t matter if she locked him out-Jason had

shedding her coat and purse, Estrella barely had a moment. before Jason wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her

him. “Lost

wish,” he

a neglected wife, saying I don’t hug or touch you. Tonight, you’ll get your said,

objected to his forwardness, elbowing him sharply. “Think you’re some

she landed her blow, Jason released her, clutching his stomach and wincing. Turning to face him, Estrella saw his pallor. She’d noticed his complexion was off at the bar, but the dim lights

asked tentatively, “Playing the

looked up at her, almost laughing. “Only you would think

of water. “With your condition, you’re still trying to make good on promises?” She was certain

the water. “If you can’t handle it, don’t try to be a hero. Who

that he must’ve hit the alcohol too hard tonight, damaging his stomach lining. She suspected that he had been uncomfortable for a while. That was why

earlier? They could have come back to rest instead of lingering at

water, Jason gazed up at her. “Feeling sorry for

the hospital to take care of you. I’m feeling sorry for myself.”

water.

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your curses and conserve

rested a bit, Estrella urged him to

how he had downed his drink in one go earlier that night.