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.”

Estrella’s promise. “Good, that’s settled then. Anyway, as far as I’m concerned,

of time with her in the past. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that Estrella was like a half-daughter to Kristin. The thought of Estrella joining another family was unbearable to

give you a grandchild soon,” Estrella said, half-serious, half-hoping not to tempt fate with her words.

It’s for Jason. Make sure he drinks

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still in mom-mode.

“Sure,” Estrella agreed!

before heading home to take care of Jason’s dad, leaving Estrella to finally exhale in relief. That

his suit jacket and loosened his tie, his eyes never

with a sleepy murmur, “You’re back.” Even drowsy, her temper was

withdrew his hand, asking softly,

him, “Go wash

the bathroom. Moments later, he emerged, his face pale and drawn. As he gasped for air,

and Estrella, now sitting up in bed,

Jason replied, trying to mask

her touch light

answer, Estrella found the medicine in the drawer.

for him. Jason suddenly felt a bit touched. After more than

the medicine from her, reminding her gently, “Put on your

barely audible, yet each word resonated with an intimacy that seemed to reach deep

“Had a meeting with Simon. We discussed the projects for the eleventh division.” When it came to work, he was just as serious and dedicated as Estrella.

Jason opened up, Estrella turned to him, concern laced in her voice, “Haven’t eaten yet, have you?”