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

Chapter 129

Estrella handed Zoey a handful of tissues. She said soothingly, “First things first, let’s head to the hospital to check on your sister. Then we’ll gather clues and evidence to see what charges we can press that’ll stick.”

“Thank you, Estrella,” Zoey replied, her eyes reflecting the glimmer of hope she saw in Estrella for justice for her sister.

Estrella had made a minor breakthrough in Ryan’s case, which had gotten some media coverage. Now, her acquaintances and old classmates were paying more attention to her, feeling quite proud to know someone so accomplished.

Back in her school days, Estrella was the talk of the campus. Now, all the schools she’d attended, especially Ravenwood College, boasted about her achievements.

Still young, Estrella had a long road ahead with many more opportunities to make headlines, crack high-profile cases, and maybe even tackle international incidents. Her reputation was already up there, rivaling Jason’s on the global stage.

But all that was a tale for another time.

After visiting the comatose Lexi at the hospital and reviewing the photos Zoey provided, Estrella could almost confirm that Lexi had suffered domestic abuse. A thorough medical examination would likely reveal a history of older injuries.

The photos Zoey snapped on the day Lexi was rushed to the hospital after falling from the third floor also showed clear marks on her neck, indicating strangulation. So, the truth of what happened that day went beyond a simple argument that led Lexi to jump. The full story behind her fall remained a mystery.

Estrella felt a weight in her heart as she sat at her desk with the evidence spread before her. She would occasionally flash back to the moment Jason had pushed her.

Suddenly, the bedroom door swung open, but she was so immersed in her work that she

didn’t notice Jason’s entrance.

Jason approached, carrying a steaming mug of hot milk, and placed it beside her, noting the glasses perched on her nose as she delved into work. “Working on a new case?” he asked, as she had only recently taken a brief respite after wrapping up Ryan’s case.

Without so much as glancing at Jason, Estrella murmured, “Yeah. A high school friend thinks sister’s been a long-term victim of domestic abuse, and it escalated to attempted

murder.”

of a classmate, Jason tensed up. “Is this friend

couldn’t help but chuckle, pausing her work to look at him and teasing, “A guy,” before adding with a smirk, “And there’s a

1/3

11:33

Chapter

a girl. What else were you thinking?” With that, Estrella refocused on the evidence and case files.

exact charges were still under consideration, but Estrella didn’t rule out the possibility of pushing for an

up a book with a gold-rimmed pair of glasses and

and prepared to wrap up, Jason

down next to Jason, who turned to her with a question, “Doesn’t dealing with all this wrongdoing ever

smiled, “I’ve seen so much darkness, so I strive to keep my heart light. I hope that through my efforts, society can become just

was reminded of how Estrella once chased down a hit-and-run bus driver for two entire blocks in middle school. In college, she saved a child from being hit by a car, only

her jacket and crawled into bed, Jason turned off the light and

tonight. I’m not in the mood.” She really wasn’t feeling it, partly because she’d sent a sample for testing and partly

besides,” she thought, “we should wait for

clothes playfully. “If you’re dealing with cases like this every day,

eyes closed, Estrella promised, “Tomorrow, I’ll make

are you pulling at my pants? If you

I

still ended

fatigue, she might

night.

11:33

Chapter 129