30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 102

Ryan’s case was a nail-biter, a real David versus Goliath story if there ever was one. Before, similar cases had seen immediate death sentences handed down without batting an eye. So when Estrella managed to snag a stay of execution, it was nothing short of a minor miracle-a glimmer of hope wrestled from the jaws of defeat.

What mattered more was her grit. Against all odds, Estrella clung to her conviction like a mast in a storm. She never stopped pushing the envelope.

“Ms. Estrella, you’re a real inspiration to us all.”

No sooner had Estrella set foot in the law firm than her colleagues started lighting sparklers, a makeshift celebration in her honor

Basking in the glow of their praise, Estrella chuckled, “Flattered beyond words, truly. But the grind never stops, does it?”

“Estrella, you’ve really got some chops.” one of the paralegals chimed in.

Estrella played it cool with a modest laugh, far from feeling like a winner. In the legal game, it wasn’t about winning or losing-it was about presenting the facts and hoping for a fair shake from Lady Justice.

Meanwhile, Kristin was pacing her living room floor, haunted by a conundrum that kept her up all night. Jason keeping Serene close wasn’t doing anybody any favors, and it was putting a damper on his relationship with Estrella. Determined to set things right, Kristin decided to confront Serene.

They sat across from each other in a cozy diner, the air thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and pancakes. Serene’s hands were clasped tightly, a bundle of nerves as she tentatively called out, “Ms. Kristin.”

Taking a sip of her peppermint tea, Kristin didn’t beat around the bush. “Serene, I’ll cut to the chase. I want you to quit your job at Nelson International and steer clear of Jason. You’re throwing a wrench in his and Estrella’s life.”

gaze with a mix of fear and resolve. “Ms. Kristin, there’s nothing going on between

none of it, her patience wearing thin. “I don’t care about your intentions. I just want you out of Jason’s orbit and off the Nelson International payroll. Is that too

loss for words. Staring at Kristin for what felt like an eternity, Serene finally

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of Holly, that’s all. He’s just struggling to let go. If I just up and leave, severing his

was wearing thin. “You’re not Holly, and Jason should’ve moved on by now. Besides, I didn’t even consider that until you brought it up. So, figure out your resignation. I don’t want to see you at the company anymore. If you make

muster a response, pleaded for time. “Ms.

to ponder her next move. Alone at the table, Serene absentmindedly fingered the pink

potential issues in the bud, Kristin had her driver take her straight to Sandalwood Oasis, Kristin was on a mission, old-school as her methods might be, to ensure the young couple’s bond was solidified, perhaps with

found her mother-in-law already

I’d drop by

Estrella’s purse to the maid, Kristin added, “I made your favorite ribs and simmered a sweet dessert soup

a knot of pressure forming in her stomach.

they sat down to dinner, Kristin had just ladled soup into Estrella’s bowl when her phone

With a resigned. sigh, Kristin answered, “Hey, Jason. When will you be back? I’m just here with…”

finish, Jason cut in, his voice cool and detached, “Mom, did you go see Serene today?”

to Estrella, who returned her gaze. Kristin hesitated before answering the phone, dreading that Jason would bring up the issue