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

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

turning off her phone

chide, “You and

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

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 deal with unpleasant attitudes.”

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 in

cases.

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she encouraged him with a smile,

little time with Cole and Autumn. before heading upstairs. Estrella retrieved some

In their t

never stayed the night at her place.

retorted, “Am I

laughed, “Of course

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

then offered, “You can use the bathroom

suggested they shower

pensive. This was not the usual Estrella; she was hiding

the guest room, Jason was already in bed, having

up a chair at the desk and said, “I’ve got case files

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 was

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

make her look at him. “Estrella, something’s on your mind.”

known her for 23 years, ever since she was born.