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.

another man was out of the question. No one

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

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

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you, let me at least witness your virility in bed. Otherwise, post-divorce, when people ask about my ex-husband’s skills, I’d be

watched the banter unfold, doted on Estrella with a

bitterly,

“Pathetic? Could I have married you and

a certificate with no ceremony – had been an issue for Estrella. Because

accompanying her quickly stepped forward, suggesting, “Hey, maybe you should…”

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

her pleasant facade.

“You

can stomach is none of your business. You have your fun, and I have mine.

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

turned beet red.

intervened. “Jason, this is going

Jason away. They hurried the young man and his friend out

Estrella, without a word, delivered a fierce kick to Jason’s abdomen.

“Try

Realizing his own impulsiveness, he looked

“Enough drama for one night.

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

nape of

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

before speaking. “You just sleep with

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