30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

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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.

out of the question. No one else

friend. “What a coincidence, you’re checking into a room too? And Serene? Why don’t you call her

“We’re married, after all. Even

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

unfold, doted on Estrella

out bitterly, “Estrella, you’re pathetic.”

I have married

been an issue for

young man accompanying her quickly stepped forward, suggesting, “Hey, maybe

could finish, Jason’s foot crashed into his chest. The young man stumbled back, his face ashen, and collapsed with a

finally dropped her pleasant facade. “Ehough,

her face. “You can stomach this

his arm, Estrella retorted, “What I can stomach is none of your business. You have your fun, and I

expression darkening as

face turned

Jesse quickly intervened. “Jason, this

to pull Jason away. They hurried the young man and his

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

at Jason, her voice icy. “Try laying a hand on me

his own impulsiveness, he looked down

one night.

apart, and Jason, reluctantly, guided

nape of

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

exhaled a smoke ring before speaking. “You

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