30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 98

Listening to the movement at the door, Estrella tied her hair while looking in that direction. and asked, “Did you send your mom away?”

After a moment, she stretched her neck, saying. “I’m stiff all over from the car ride. I’m going to take a quick shower.”

As Estrella gathered her clothes and headed to the bathroom, Jason’s gaze landed on the jewelry box atop her vanity. The memory of the necklace he had angrily gifted to Serene made him rub his temples in frustration.

Estrella hadn’t brought up the necklace, or fought with him over it, which somehow made. Jason feel even more unsettled.

When Estrella emerged from the bathroom, fresh from her shower, Jason returned from his own, toweling off his hair. His gaze lingered on her as she slipped into a black silk nightgown that made her skin look even more luminous, its sash tied casually to accentuate her figure.

For a moment, Jason’s hand froze midway through drying his hair.

Unbothered, Estrella walked over to her desk and began jotting down her thoughts on a case that had been on her mind, oblivious to Jason’s staring.

Jason dropped the towel on the nightstand and approached her, trapping her between his arms and the desk. “Estrella, about that rain check from the resort-you promised to make. it up to me. Is tonight the night?”

He had handled Rachel, and Estrella had said she’d repay him with interest. But with their busy schedules, they hadn’t found the time, and the promise was left unfulfilled.

Estrella pushed him gently away, her focus still on her work. “Can’t you see I’m busy here?” She was serious now. “Ryan’s case goes to trial tomorrow, and who knows which way the judge will lean. Why don’t you go out with Zach and Grayson for a drink?”

Jason’s expression darkened, a flash of irritation crossing his face. “How generous of you,” he muttered bitterly.

When he wasn’t around, she was upset. Now that he was here, she seemed indifferent.

flipping through case files. “Ryan’s case is the first criminal one I’ve taken and the first where a life hangs in the balance. I’ve prepared

paused, the heaviness in her voice betraying her concern for

Estrella’s dedication

evident, and Jason tried to reassure her. “Just do

your best.

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Chapter 98

Don’t

pressure

smiled faintly and suggested he get some

ruffled her hair affectionately before picking up a book and settling into bed. As he alternated between reading and watching Estrella, now dressed in her nightgown and silver-framed glasses, he found the sight quite pleasing. It made him wonder if it

when Estrella finally finished her work, she yawned, stretched, and stood up. Noticing Jason still

I can for now,” she said. “I’m trying to approach Ryan’s case from the angle of his mental state, but I still can’t get a definitive diagnosis.” Estrella sighed, hoping the judge would be lenient and give Ryan a chance at a better

this moment, as

such tranquil and composed conversations had become a rarity between

his book and asked, “Are you aiming for a manslaughter

eyes searching. “I’ve argued it, but the prosecution insists on retaliation.

tinged with emotion, unlike when she dealt with her own loneliness in

warned her that Ryan might face immediate execution, but Estrella

her forehead. “Your efforts

leaned against him, grateful for his support. “I hope so.”

lights, urging her to rest