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.”

“You’re not doing anything anyway. Come help me sort out

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

ended up helping

bullied by her in-laws when he was seven. After speaking out for her side

front of him.”

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the case just fizzled out back then. “The boy’s mother died, and the boy’s father remarried within six months. You can imagine his life after that – never a full stomach, but

begin to imagine what he went through over those nine years. He’s not talkative, and before I officially took on the case, I visited him twice, spending a lot of effort to get him to speak.

right moment and killed his father and uncles, without harming anyone else, not even his grandparents who

uncles had shown a little mercy back then, the boy wouldn’t have

were the exclusive ways women died.

disputes. seemed to others. She listened and did everything

grave subject. Jason realized why she had previously accused him of being oblivious to the hardships of the world. The legal

out a long sigh, “No one should see only darkness in life, or live forever in the shadows

hoping to get 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

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

finished, and Jason leaned in to kiss her lightly, “You work on that. I’ll go warm you some milk.”

at his gesture, and she teased, “Feeling sympathetic, huh?

her cheek playfully, “Focus on your work.”

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