30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 63

Chapter 63

Estrella nibbled on her food, casually remarking, “Serene isn’t that foolish. Her tactics are far more subtle.”

There’s nothing quite like the venom a woman can have for another, and Serene’s

intelligence lied precisely in her refusal to stoop to petty schemes. That way, Serene never gave anyone anything to hold against her, always appearing as the most pitiful and innocent party.

Jason remained silent, approached the dining table, and took a seat beside Estrella.

Estrella, who had always detested cilantro and bell peppers since childhood, found them unfortunately ubiquitous in restaurant dishes. Noticing Estrella’s untouched meat dishes, Jason poured her a glass of water and began picking out the cilantro, “If it still tastes too strong, just rinse your bite in the water.”

At his gesture, Estrella chuckled, “You’re quite attentive, remembering all these little quirks

of mine.”

Jason’s face was as expressionless as ever, “I’ve known you for 23 years.”

Estrella’s smile grew more pronounced, playfully nudging him under the table with her foot, “Tonight, I’m in your service, satisfaction guaranteed.”

Jason didn’t buy it for a second, “Quit bragging.”

After a few flirtatious teases, she’d usually leave him hanging. He wasn’t falling for it this

time, and Estrella might as well forget about bringing a child into the picture.

“No lies,” Estrella insisted, “I’m still thinking about motherhood, you know.”

Jason just said, “Just eat.”

Estrella added, “I’ve got something this afternoon, so I’ll head back to the firm first, okay? Have someone bring over those expense reports and filings.”

Jason gave a chuckle, “Took you long enough to get to the point.”

“You’re i

just worried I’ll take on those cases because of their connections to Korey. I won’t,

and that’s that.”

considering what Drew had told her that morning, Estrella was inclined to give in to him

to pass on the cases related to Korey, and only then did Jason’s expression ease up.

suburban villa, he was gearing up to head to

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came by.

“Erin.”

frowned, “Mom, what brings you here?”

on him, “Erin, you said Ruby and those kids were in your hands. Where are you hiding

over it at home, despite Erin telling her to stay out of it, Janie couldn’t swallow her pride and had come to seek

you

can’t let this go. I need to see

own son, Janie didn’t hold back, believing he had the right to exact

on Ruby.

remained stoic, “Mom, I won’t hand Ruby over to you, and I

instantly reddened with emotion, “Erin, I always treated Ruby like a sister, including her in all the good things. I

just a small cut across her face, then let’s see how

after that.”

stood firm, “I won’t give

H

and what she might do, Erin would never hand Ruby over.

all of a sudden. “Erin, are you siding with her and your father? Don’t

said unaffectedly, “Dad doesn’t have

won’t hand

was about to respond when Hunter hurried in. Upon learning Janie was looking for Erin, Hunter had rushed over, fearful that Erin might give Ruby up to

Janie’s wrath.

shifted instantly, “How could you still show your face here after what

Hunter glanced at her indifferently. before turning to Erin, “Erin, the company shares have been transferred to you and Paula. The business is now yours

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