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.

a new place before Holly’s return,

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easier among

“Holly’s been asking me about that fire from years ago. She’s been digging for details. Do you have

the conversation short. “It’s getting late.

at first, Serene blushed and nodded, “Okay, thank you,

of Serene. Jason had a lot less to worry about on his

approached her new neighborhood,

“Yeah, she is.”

you and

clarified, “I don’t mean to pry. It’s just that you and Estrella seem right for each other. Everyone says you’re into Holly, but I think

world might think he loved Holly. Serene might be the only one who

She trailed off before adding, “I

building, Jason said, “Here

thanks for the ride,” Serene said as she unbuckled

“If you need help, go straight to

too much.”

in the picture, but Serene had once

firm nod, Serene replied, “Will do.”

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 that

look like

her with belongings and houses, all

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Holly was grossly overestimating her. Given Serene’s

She was nowhere near as clever as Estrella and lacked

once harbored a fleeting dream, but…

cold wind and a phone call from Vincent, asking when she was planning on returning home, for Serene to finally snap back to reality, retreating her gaze and thoughts as she ascended the