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

at that later. And it’s the holidays. Time to relax.” Autumn scolded gently.

turning off her phone and focusing on her

continued to chide, “You and your

to him. In the past, Estrella would be visibly excited by his visits, often playfully teasing

Estrella’s unusual silence, Autumn asked, “Estrella, are you having trouble at work? If you’re unhappy, go back to the company and help your dad. At least you won’t have to

never gotten the better of me.” Although she was a newcomer to the

cases.

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a smile,

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

In their t

never stayed the night

ever, retorted, “Am I not welcome to stay?”

laughed, “Of course

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

offered, “You can use the bathroom

have suggested they shower together.

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

Jason was already in bed,

desk and said, “I’ve got case

and looked at her. “Not insisting on bearing my kid today?” For the 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, but now she

Estrella to reply, “You can’t be obsessed with that every day. There’s work to

approached her, cupping her face to make

23 years, ever since she was born. He