30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 67

Estrella turned to look at Jason and couldn’t help but laugh, “Well, aren’t you in the mood? Your wish is my command.”

But as soon as Jason finished his shower and stepped out of the bathroom, he found her back at the computer, poring over case files. She was still wearing her sultry nightgown, but her face showed no sign of desire.

Jason slowed his towel-drying and his expression darkened, “Playing lip service again, huh?” She had been teasing him at the bar earlier, only to lead him on.

Hearing his words, Estrella glanced over her shoulder, holding printed documents in hand, “I promise I’ll make it up to you tomorrow.”

Before Jason could respond, she continued, “This case is a bit complex. I won’t be able to sleep until I get a handle on it.”

Beneath her playful exterior, Estrella was a true workaholic.

Jason tossed the towel aside and ran a hand through his hair, his tone indifferent, “Estrella, you’re running low on credibility with me. Cut out the empty promises.”

Estrella set aside her work and stood up, wrapping her arms around his neck, “Are you upset?” He removed her hands without a word,

She hugged him again, “Come on, don’t be mad. Let me sort out my thoughts, and I’ll join you for a bit of fun. I’m just not in the mood right now.”

Again, Jason peeled her arms away, “I’m not as eager as you are. Go entertain yourself.”

Since Estrella didn’t have any such intentions, Jason didn’t have much interest either. After all, it was always Estrella who initiated things, spicing the mood between them.

After being pushed away again, Estrella called out with a feigned stern face, “Jason.”

Jason adjusted her slipping gown and spoke calmly, “Thought you had work to do. Get to

it.”

Jason wasn’t really angry, Estrella pushed her luck, “You’re not doing anything anyway. Come help me sort out these case files.”

with her, but she also expected him to help her with the work in the middle of the

ended up helping her.

the files, she explained, “It’s a murder case. The suspect is a boy who just turned 20 last month. His mother was bullied

front of him.”

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boy’s father remarried within six months. You can imagine his life after that

those nine years. He’s not talkative, and before I officially took on the case, I visited him twice, spending a lot of

right moment and killed his father and uncles, without harming anyone else,

uncles had shown a little mercy back then, the boy wouldn’t have to live with hatred

then added, “Back then, in the countryside, drinking pesticide, hanging, and jumping into rivers were the exclusive ways women died. Despite the progress we’ve made,

civil cases, no matter how trivial family disputes. seemed to others. She listened and did everything to solve

of being oblivious to the hardships of the world. The legal profession indeed exposed one to the dark underbelly

he massaged the back of her neck, and Estrella let out a long sigh,

him life imprisonment, with a chance for parole later on.” As Estrella finished, Jason’s grip on her neck tightened. slightly, a sign of his empathy with her heavy heart. She was indeed

gently clasped Jason’s wrist, “The law isn’t perfect, but I hope for a bit more fairness

her lightly, “You work on that. I’ll go warm you some milk.”

mood lifted at his gesture, and she teased, “Feeling sympathetic,

her cheek playfully,

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