30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 22

Jason’s question was a light bulb moment for Estrella. She realized he knew Korey was back in town and had given her a ride, and now he was looking for an excuse to pick a fight.

Without looking for excuses or feeling guilty, Estrella responded with casual confidence, “Yeah, Korey was back in town and offered me a lift.”

At the mention of Korey, Jason bristled with indignation. “Korey? Estrella, you’re awfully cozy with him.”

He continued his interrogation with a scoff, “Where’s he living, huh? Just so happens to be on your way?” If she had come home any later, Jason would have turned Ravenwood upside down.

Despite Jason’s attitude, Estrella remained composed. “I was waiting for the cab, and he happened to be going my way.”

Jason retorted with a sneer, “What about Thomas, Grayson and the others? Jesse didn’t have time for you? You could ride with anyone else, but you insisted on having him drive you. Didn’t I tell you my driver could have picked you up?”

Estrella was fed up with his relentless questioning. Ultimately, it was Jason who was unreasonable first tonight.

She removed her hair clip with a snap and tossed it onto the dresser, fixing Jason with a defiant gaze. “One phone call from another woman, and you drop everything to rush over, showing concern and accompanying her to the hospital. Now where do you get the nerve to shout at me like this? How can you interrogate me? If you hadn’t done that, would I have needed a ride from Korey?”

“Jason, just because I don’t fuss over every little thing, do you think I’m a pushover? Let me tell you something, if I ever run off with another man, it’ll be because you pushed me into his arms.”

These words had been bottled up inside Estrella for a long time. Estrella always felt that their relationship was like this. There was no need to say too much. As long as she got pregnant, it would be enough.

But Jason was pushing her too far, and he was being too much of a jerk.

Jason was even more infuriated. “The minute Korey shows up, you’re full of righteousness. You say you’re loyal, but why

pushing the blame onto Korey, Estrella snapped, “Yeah! I’m disloyal, you

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Chapter 22

to beat around the bush. If

he was making a fuss over her catching a ride home.

or how many children

done.

his hand shooting up to grasp her

hand away. “Yes, I regret not accepting his proposal, and yes, I want to be with him. Besides, he had saved

a step up. So hurry up and end

of hurtful things. Estrella thought she was immune to them by now, but Jason’s biting remarks tonight had truly set her off. Even the most patient person has their

she continued the argument. Her words hit Jason hard, darkening his expression further. He clenched his fists in his pockets, the veins on his hands

in the way of your happiness? Fine, Estrella, let’s see how happy you can be without

a resounding thud. If he stayed, he couldn’t guarantee they wouldn’t continue to escalate the fight, perhaps ending up like ‘that time,’

her hand on her forehead, the echo of the slammed door ringing in her ears, her heart unsettled.

single day of peace.

but the fire of anger in his chest still raged. He chuckled bitterly, “She wants my blessing. She must be

spirit, said, “Bro, if you keep this up, my Ella won’t

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