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

later. And it’s the holidays. Time to relax.” Autumn

off her phone and focusing on

chide, “You and your work,

Jason shot Estrella a sidelong glance, but she seemed oblivious to him. In the past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his visits,

trouble at work? If you’re unhappy, go back to the

it off, “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

cases.

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encouraged him with a

spent a little time with Cole and Autumn. before heading upstairs. Estrella retrieved some clothes from the wardrobe and asked Jason, “You’re not going

In their t

Jason had never stayed the night

emotionless as ever, retorted, “Am I

laughed, “Of course

welcoming, but her demeanor was different. She no longer teased Jason. Normally, she would have

“You can use the bathroom here. I’ll go

she would have suggested they shower together.

pensive. This was not the usual Estrella; she was hiding something. Despite her smiles and warmth, something was off.

returned from the guest room, Jason was already in

the desk and said, “I’ve got case files to

day, Estrella hadn’t teased him once, nor mentioned having sex. Usually, she would have taken advantage of the romantic evening,

that every day. There’s work to do.” She then continued to peruse her case files.

her, cupping her face to make her look at him. “Estrella,

years, ever since she was born. He could usually read her emotions.