30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 103

The question touched a nerve, and Jason’s temper flared. “Like her? For crying out loud, Mom, cool it, will ya? No need to stir the pot.”

“Got it. Loud and clear,” Kristin conceded with a faint smile. “I’ll steer clear of her from now

on.”

But Kristin’s curiosity wasn’t sated. She prodded further, “And what about Estrella? Do you really love her, or did you marry her because of the pressure from your dad and me?”

On the other end of the line, Jason chuckled at his mother’s theatrics. “Mom, when have I ever been pushed into anything I didn’t want to?”

Kristin persisted, her voice a mix of hope and suspicion, “So you do love Estrella, right?” With Estrella nearby, Kristin was fishing for reassurance-hoping to ease both her own

mind and Estrella’s.

Jason rubbed his temples in exasperation. “Mom, I’ve got stuff to do. Gotta go.”Without directly answering Kristin, Jason simply hung up the phone.

Kristin, undeterred and beaming, turned to Estrella, “See? Just like I told you. Jason would never fancy someone like that Serene. He’s got eyes only for you.”

Kristin’s joy was palpable, and Estrella served her more food, “Mom, let’s eat.”

Kristin, mulling over the carefully chosen veggies, imparted her wisdom, “You and Jason are both too stubborn and proud to give in. If you had a kid, you’d have more common ground between you to soften the edges:”

For over two years, Kristin’s conversations always circled back to children, a topic that gave Estrella a headache every time.

Noticing Estrella’s silence as she continued eating, Kristin grew alert. “You’re not having second thoughts about having kids, are you?”

Kristin knew her son had his issues. His quirks that were all too familiar to her. Kristin’s serious gaze prompted Estrella to respond with reassurance, “I will, Kristin. I will.”

of relief at Estrella’s promise. “Good, that’s settled then. Anyway, as far

of time with her in the past. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that Estrella was

Estrella said, half-serious, half-hoping not to tempt fate with

for Jason. Make sure he

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still in mom-mode.

“Sure,” Estrella agreed!

the meal, Kristin stayed to chat a bit more before heading home to take care of Jason’s dad, leaving Estrella to finally exhale in relief. That was one hurdle cleared for the

bedroom door creaked open. Jason hung his suit jacket and loosened his tie,

eyes fluttered open, greeting him with a sleepy murmur, “You’re back.” Even drowsy, her temper was ever

hand, asking softly, “Did

urging him, “Go wash up and rest.”

a nod, Jason headed to the bathroom. Moments later, he emerged, his face pale and drawn. As he gasped for air, his eyes caught Estrella’s form on the bed, and

light, and Estrella, now sitting up in bed, inquired, “What are you looking for?”

trying to

and approached, her touch light on

answer, Estrella found the medicine in the drawer. “Looking

he wasn’t feeling well, so she even found some medicine for him. Jason suddenly felt a bit touched. After

her, reminding her gently, “Put on your

each word resonated with

shared his night, “Had a meeting with Simon. We discussed the projects for the eleventh division.” When it

to him, concern laced in her