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

Chapter 196

Cradling Isaac in her arms, Estrella paused as she listened to Autumn’s words. After a moment, she said, “He’ll be leaving soon.”

Then Estrella returned to teaching Isaac letters. “Sweetheart, how do we read these two

words?”

Autumn watched the mother and son for a while before getting back to her own business. Outside in the yard, Jason had no idea how long he’d been watching from afar, but as the darkness deepened, he started up his car and headed back to the office.

The image of Estrella tumbling in the yard weighed heavily on his mind. He knew she was blaming him for something.

At his desk, Jason could only immerse himself in work to escape the troubles of life. After signing off on the financial documents that had been left for him, he was about to call it a day when his office door burst open.

Looking up, he saw Serene walk in. “Jason, still burning the midnight oil, huh?”

“Yeah. Haven’t you headed out yet?” Jason realized it had been a while since he’d last seen

Serene.

“Audit’s short-staffed. They bumped me up recently. Just finished up and saw your light on, so I thought I’d drop by.”

Three years ago, right after Estrella had left Ravenwood, Serene was reassigned to the administrative office downstairs. It was this move that fueled rumors Jason had a thing for Holly, assuming he was keeping himself on the straight and narrow for her.

In truth, it was all Holly’s doing behind the scenes. If Drew hadn’t clued him in, Jason might still be in the dark. When Holly pulled strings to get Serene reassigned, Serene didn’t say a word, just silently accepted it.

Serene, seeing Jason’s silent gaze, quickly explained with a smile, “I’m doing fine, really. Holly’s been very generous with me.”

She paused before adding, “Actually, Holly even gifted me a house. Vincent and I moved in last month.”

When Serene mentioned Holly’s kindness, she knew all too well that it was just Holly’s way of keeping her away from Jason. Back then, entrusting her to Jason, Holly had her own little scheme. From start to finish, Serene was a pawn in their game, but if she were honest, Serene preferred Estrella for her forthrightness and strength of character.

deserved a better place,” Jason said. He had offered Serene a new place before Holly’s return, but Serene had declined. It seemed that

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easier among women.

fire from years ago. She’s been digging for

cut the conversation short.

blushed and nodded,

of Serene. Jason had a lot less to worry about on his end, and he no longer had to visit Serene’s place, sparing even

well. As they approached her new neighborhood, she finally turned to Jason. “I heard Estrella is back.’

“Yeah, she is.”

added, “Between you and me, I’d

for each other. Everyone says you’re into Holly, but I think you prefer Estrella. Life’s too short

whole world might think he

“Although I…” She trailed off before adding, “I just hope

her building, Jason said, “Here we

ride,” Serene said as she unbuckled her seatbelt.

stepped out, Jason told her, “If you need

too much.”

was back in the picture, but Serene had once

nod, Serene replied, “Will do.”

Serene continued to stand there, the cold wind chilling her face. She knew in her heart that no matter if Holly was truly dead or only pretending, Holly’s decision to entrust Jason with herself was merely a plot to antagonize Estrella. It was all just so

rather look like Estrella than Holly.

to Serene, gifting her with belongings and houses, all calculated moves to

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bay from Jason. Holly was grossly overestimating her. Given

was merely a pipe dream. She was nowhere near as

once harbored a fleeting

returning home, for Serene to finally snap back to reality, retreating her gaze and thoughts as she ascended the