30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Jason’s lips were soft and tender, his kissing skills masterful.

In no time at all, Estrella found herself weak in the knees from his passionate kiss.

Clutching his neck, her chin resting on his shoulder. Just as she thought they were about to get down to business, Jason suddenly nibbled on her earlobe, his breath warm against her skin, and he whispered a reminder, “Estrella, Aunt Flo’s in town.”

At first, Estrella didn’t quite grasp the situation, thinking to herself, “Isn’t my aunt on a trip abroad these days?”

A second later, she realized Jason was referring to her period. Releasing him, she twisted around to check the back of her pajamas, only to see a telltale crimson spot.

In that moment, Estrella was too shocked to even react. It was her long-awaited moment. Glancing up at Jason, who nonchalantly picked up a book to read in bed, she understood he’d known all along and had been toying with her for kicks.

Biting back frustration, she muttered, “You might dodge the bullet today, but you won’t be so lucky forever.”

Jason looked up, “Aren’t you going to change?

He wasn’t interested, and what could Estrella do about it? If he wanted her, she wouldn’t be able to resist. In this game, the power was all in his hands.

Scratching her head in resignation, Estrella turned and retreated to the bathroom.

With Aunt Flo visiting, Estrella settled down. Even as Jason came home these past few days, she stopped flirting, focusing solely on her work.

Now, Jason had her figured out. When she had no ulterior motive, she barely spoke to

him.

Besides her playful teasing, all her time and energy were devoted to her work, no matter how mundane the cases were.

Thomas was right, Estrella was a keeper. If there was any flaw, it was that she didn’t have him in her heart.

it’s late, why aren’t you in bed?” Jason

done in a minute. You

go

than me he quipped, picking up his book

beginner lawyer has

Jason continued reading, Estrella suddenly pounced, straddling him. He

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Chapter 19

her coolly, “Aunt Flo leaves,

“Can’t I snuggle up even when she’s here?” With that, she wriggled

his book aside again, his hands gently resting on her waist, “Speak up if there’s

beamed, “No reason, I’m just happy.” She had landed a big

a time, she

listening to her talk about work until she grew drowsy, Jason finally turned off the lights. It had been a long time since they’d had such a calm and peaceful conversation.

Saturday.

working overtime meeting clients. It wasn’t until Drew called that

was

hospital incident, where

Estrella quipped with

am I not?”

laughed, “You’re something else.”

they arrived at the hotel. Most of the guests were already

welled

kept Estrella by his side all evening, wishing his grandfather well. It was the first time in two years of marriage that they appeared so close in

same social circle, kept their musings discreet out of respect for Hector’s celebration.

flowed easily. Just as they finished

here already. I was waiting for

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