30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 2

Jesse lounged on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, breaking the silence. “Estrella, the guy’s laying it on thick for you. Don’t waste his gallant gesture. No point in spurning a gift horse.”

Once Jesse finished, Jason snapped back to reality with a cold, mocking laugh. “Starved for affection, huh? Might be time to find a man for a couple of shots of love.”

At that, Estrella rose to her feet, oozing allure, and said with a generous laugh, “Guys, looks like my better half has spoken. I’m off for my shots. You boys enjoy.”

Glancing at the young man beside her, she teased, “Shall we, handsome? Let’s go check

into our room.”

“Sure!” he replied, leaning in to whisper something in her ear.

“Really? Well, I’ll have to check out your skills later,” Estrella flirted back.

The room went silent.

Seizing the moment, Jesse, with another young man in tow, also made her

er way out.

Inside the room, Jason’s scholarly composure shattered, and with a kick, he sent a chair flying. Next thing you know, the table flipped, sending the cards scattering all over the floor.

Serene stood beside him, her face pale with fear, and she grabbed his arm, calling out,

“Jason.”

Startled, Serene was told by Thomas that this wasn’t the place for her, so someone was

sent to escort her home.

At the doorway, Estrella didn’t even look back as she inquired about the boys’ skills, their favorite positions, and if the job paid well.

Jesse glanced back with a smirk, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Shortly after, Estrella approached another luxurious suite door with a room card in han just as Jason, icy as a winter storm, came.

another man was out of the question. No one else would touch

into an old friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking

for Jason to speak, Estrella teased, “We’re married, after all.

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post-divorce, when people ask about my ex-husband’s skills, I’d be

the banter unfold, doted

bitterly, “Estrella, you’re pathetic.”

Could I have married you

– just a certificate with no ceremony – had been an issue for Estrella. Because of this, not many knew about

Jason cornered Estrella, the young man accompanying her quickly stepped forward, suggesting, “Hey, maybe you

could finish, Jason’s foot crashed into his chest. The young man stumbled back, his face

dropped her pleasant facade. “Ehough, Jason.”

face. “You can stomach this trash?”

his arm, Estrella retorted, “What I can stomach is none of your business. You have your fun, and I have mine. Fair’s fair.”

grip tightened, Jason’s expression darkening as he grabbed her throat.

face turned

Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason, this is going too

Jason away. They hurried the young man and his friend

her breath, Estrella, without a word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s abdomen. His face paled instantly, and Thomas and

voice icy. “Try laying a hand on me again.”

own impulsiveness, he looked down at Estrella, then turned

in. “Enough drama for one night. Settle this at home.”

the two apart, and Jason, reluctantly, guided Estrella out by the her neck.

nape of

passenger seat, turning to gaze out the window. The car fell into silence, punctuated only by Jason lighting

a smoke ring before speaking. “You

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