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

Chapter 181

Hearing Estrella’s question, Bryce turned around leisurely and smiled, “So you thought that if you and Jesse kept mum, I’d be clueless?”

At Bryce’s words, Estrella’s smile faltered. No wonder Bryce bought so many sour snacks this time. No wonder he insisted on joining her business trip when dropping her off at the airport. It made sense why he showed up in Harmony Springs almost immediately after she did, and why he insisted on a 24-hour vigil and claimed the couch for his bed.

He knew everything.

Bryce had a faint smile on his lips and took his right hand out of his pocket to ruffle Estrella’s hair. “Don’t worry, I won’t breathe a word to anyone, especially not Jason. But hey, if you ever need anything, just give me a buzz. I’ll be there faster than pizza delivery.”

Bryce was all seriousness now, a far cry from the usual carefree, rough-around-the-edges

guy she knew. He was like this only on the rare when Estrella was feeling

down, taking on the role of her steadfast protector. Back when she and Jason had gotten their marriage license, Bryce had been just as earnest, assuring her she’d regret it.

Estrella managed a weak smile, patting Bryce on the shoulder. “Thanks, Bryce. You’re a gem.”

Bryce pinched her cheek lightly. “It’s chilly out, get inside. And whatever Jason says, don’t take it to heart. Men aren’t worth your peace.

Estrella chuckled. “I know.”

“Head in then,” Bryce nudged.

“Alright.” With a nod to Bryce, Estrella turned and stepped into the foyer. Bryce watche

and then strode off toward the yard with a casual wave goodbye.

her go

Watching Bryce’s departure, a warm feeling spread through Estrella. For all his bluster, Bryce was far more attentive than Jason, full of ambition and capability, just waiting for

to shine.

walked over and followed her gaze outside, saying, “Mr. Bryce is too polite,” she commented. “Wouldn’t even stay for dinner after bringing you

been running around with me for days. He needs

Estrella. The house has been like a ship without its captain with you gone. Mr. Jason’s been

her eyes still fixed on the

climbed into his Maybach and gave Estrella a wave from the

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passenger window.

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“Get inside.”

on,”

help but feel that Estrella’s relationship with Bryce had become even better after this

…

the moment they left

Jason now?”

but Bryce’s face darkened with every word. He ended the call abruptly. He chose not to confide in Estrella this time. With her pregnancy, he couldn’t bear to add to her

had been unwise from

through the rearview mirror. Noticing Bryce’s gloomy expression, the driver decided it was best not to say anything. Bryce might seem

*

解

as soon as she stepped inside. It was Jason. Shé stared at the screen for a moment before answering.

Jason’s voice was soft

Estrella replied, her voice

to pick you up. Stay home. I’ll back once I’m done,”

calls and messages. Now, she didn’t even care to ask what kept him so occupied. His affairs were of no interest to

advised her to dress warmly and stay indoors, but Estrella abruptly ended the call. If only Jason could be as attentive and organized as

dismissed the thought. After all, she’d managed just fine without his ‘concerns’ over the years.

better than marrying him. It was said in anger then, but reflecting on it now, it seemed true. Even Bryce cared more for her than Jason did.