30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 44

Bryce’s expression instantly darkened. “It’s been these years. Is Jason that sentimental? If he really cared that much, couldn’t he spare some of that affection for you?”

A soft chuckle escaped Estrella’s lips. “Cut it out, Bryce. You’re actually getting worked up

over this.”

The more Estrella laughed, the more Bryce’s brow furrowed in annoyance. No need to spell it out – after returning from the cemetery, Jason must have given her the cold shoulder.

If his heart belonged to someone else, why did he agree to this marriage? To wed her and leave her alone, what was that all about?

His

gaze turned icy as he faced Estrella. “Listen, Estrella, get a grip. And how can you be sure th

those fortune-tellers are right if you haven’t tested them yourself? Are you really going to tie yourself to Jason for life?”

Bryce, talking seriously and sternly, got a reluctant promise from Estrella to consider leaving Jason. His mood lightened only after she conceded.

They resumed their meal and light conversation until Estrella, wiping her hands with a napkin, stood up from the sofa. “I should head back. You should get some rest too.”

Bryce got to his feet as well. “Why go back? Someone waiting for you? Or someone to warm your bed?”

to leave, she swiftly kicked Bryce’s backside.

patted his bottom and casually said, “Go on. Get washed up and hit the sack.”

really did find going back pointless.

tucked in his pockets, watched Estrella let go of the idea of returning home, and

the same time, Jason had left Serene’s place and parked

saying a word. I won’t call the

an innocent victim in all this. If I can’t make it through this ordeal, she’s going to be my stand-in. You need

his left arm resting on the car window, lit a cigarette with his right hand and took a deep

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cigarette in silence and finally started his

came in from the backyard, surprised to see him. “Mr. Jason,

he moved upstairs.

awkwardly informed

if to cover for Estrella, she added, “She seemed in a hurry. Must have been something

departure, Jason’s face turned stormy. He pulled out his phone and dialed her

the stairs, Marie wiped her hands on her apron and sighed.

the beer in his hand, came over. He saw it was Jason calling,

tossed the half-finished beer into the trash