30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 4

Seeing Estrela appear like this, Jason’s brows slig

Serene, initially startled, rose from her chair and greeted Estrella with a smile that seemed to light up the room. “Hey, Estrella.”-

Noting the lunchbox in Estrella’s hands, Serene’s grin widened as she said, “Came to deliver Jason’s lunch, huh?”

Then, turning to Jason with an accommodating smile, Serene said, “Jason, since Estrella has brought lunch, let’s skip going out to eat. It’s not every day Estrella visits the office. You should spend some time with her.”

Serene’s understanding demeanor was almost as if she were Jason’s wife, not Estrella. It seemed as though the opportunity to eat the lunch Estrella brought was a gracious. concession from Serene herself.

Estrella, feigning indifference, retorted, “Serene, either let Jason go against his father and get a divorce, or throw the evidence of my face. Quit the

Our affair with Jason in passive-aggressive act. It’s so disgusting.”

If Serene had been more capable, Estrella might have given her some credit. But as it stood, Estrella couldn’t bring herself to respect such mediocrity.

Hearing Estrella’s disdain, Serene’s face was a portrait of awkwardness as she explained, “Estrella, it’s not what you think between Jason and me. We’re just discussing work.”

After her explanation, Serene’s eyes dimmed as she added, “I’ll leave you two to chat. I’ll step out.”

approached the desk, setting down the lunchbox with an audible thud. She pulled out a chair opposite Jason and sat down as if nothing

a chilly edg “Estrella, can’t you think for

watched him, her gaze piercing. His demeanor

said would be wrong. Even

comes to situation, I don’t have a say. Your parents’

of her own. mother’s tears and guilt-trips, urging Estrella to be obedient

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had been decent to

for Jason: he couldn’t ask for a divorce, he couldn’t betray her, and he had to do his best to make the marriage work. Otherwise, he would be kicked out of the Nelson family, and

try for three years before making any

“Jason, you know what they

piece of rib towards his mouth. Taken aback by Estrella’s cute act, Jason momentarily froze before opening his mouth as

snap, exasperated, “Damn it, you really only fall for

and snapped, “Eat it

point to tell his secretary not to bother with dinner arrangements, as food

Kristin’s call woke her with news that Jason was

a beat. She quickly dressed and headed to the hospital. Upon arriving at the ward and seeing Kristin so exhausted, Estrella

Estrella and accused, “So, Estrella,