30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 32

Startled, Estrella inquired, “Why did you come here?”

With a nonchalant air, Jason replied, “Can’t I come over for a meal?”

Estrella propped herself up on her elbows and chuckled, “It’s just that you haven’t come by in the past couple of years, so forgive me for being a bit flustered.”

Jason gazed at Estrella intently. Though she was smiling, something seemed off to him.

Getting out of bed, Estrella neatly folded her sheets. With Jason engrossed in a book on the couch, she poured herself a glass of water and settled down at her desk to catch up on work.

From the couch, Jason glanced at Estrella, sensing that something was amiss. They were both absorbed in their tasks until Autumn knocked and called them down for dinner.

“Jason, it’s so rare for you to visit. Please, help yourself to more,” Autumn offered warmly, making Jason feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Since marrying Estrella, he hadn’t visited the Dorvold family often.

As they dined, Cole and Jason struck up a conversation about work. Estrella usually chimed in, but to

she was engrossed in her phone, barely participating in the

discussion.

Noticing this, Autumn tapped Estrella’s plate with her fork. “Estrella, what are you looking at on your phone during dinner?”

“Just reviewing a case file,” Estrella responded

first. You can look at that later. And it’s the holidays. Time to relax.” Autumn scolded

complied, turning off her phone and focusing

“You and your work, always work…”

she seemed oblivious to him. In the past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his visits, often playfully teasing him, but today, she hardly

If you’re unhappy, go back to the company and help your dad. At least you won’t

“Mom, stop worrying. Work’s never gotten the better of me.” Although she was a newcomer to the legal field, Estrella had an unbeaten record in

cases.

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encouraged him with a smile, “Don’t be shy. Eat up.”

with Cole and Autumn. before heading upstairs. Estrella retrieved some clothes from the wardrobe and

In their t

of marriage, Jason had never stayed the night at

retorted, “Am

laughed, “Of course you are.”

were welcoming, but her demeanor was different. She no longer teased Jason. Normally, she would have made suggestive comments by

bathroom here. I’ll go to the

would have suggested

leave the bedroom, Jason’s expression grew pensive. This was not the usual Estrella; she was hiding something. Despite her smiles and

from the guest room, Jason was already in bed, having finished washing

and said, “I’ve got case files

six hours he had been in her presence that day, Estrella hadn’t teased him once, nor mentioned having sex. Usually, she would have taken advantage of the romantic evening,

to reply, “You can’t be obsessed with that every day. There’s work to do.” She then continued to

her face to make her look at him. “Estrella, something’s

23 years, ever since she was born.