30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 114

Bryce’s rare display of temper caught Estrella and Jesse off guard.

Jesse, in a sudden flurry, grabbed a handful of peanuts from the bowl on the table and threw them at Bryce “What’s your deal, Bryce? Why do you have to stir up trouble for no good reason?”

Bryce didn’t respond with his usual playful banter. Instead, he brushed off his shirt indifferently and looked at them, saying, “Estrella, you and Jason have been married for over two years now. You know exactly what Jason is like and how he treats you, better than any of us. Is a guy like that really worth sticking with? Worth bringing a child into the world with? And don’t even start with that fortune-teller nonsense. You’ve never tried being with anyone else, and how can you know for sure if what they’re telling you isn’t a bunch of baloney? Besides, those psychics were all found by Jason’s dad. Do you really know what his agenda is?”

Bryce was known for his simplicity, never one to overthink anything. But for Estrella, he was genuinely worried.

Estrella gazed at him for a long moment before breaking into a smile, “I’m not even pregnant yet, and anyway, I can handle whatever comes my way.” After all, what was there to worry about? A child? She had a job, and her family owned a company – what was there to fear?.

Once Estrella had spoken her piece, Jesse chimed in, “Bryce, you’re overreacting a bit. Besides, Estrella and Jason have been hitched for over two years. It’s only natural they’d want to start a family.”

At this, Bryce, impatiently waved his hand, “Fine, fine, fine. You two have it your way, just don’t come crying to me later.”

With that, Bryce was back to his old self. Jesse lobbed another handful of peanuts at him, “Still giving us lip, huh? Your treat for a foot spa later.”

Bryce retorted, “Fine. As long as Estrella isn’t afraid of Jason, I’ll even arrange a couple of strapping lads to pamper you both.”

Estrella laughed along, “Bring it on.”

The banter continued as they finished their meal, and true to his word, Bryce took Estrella and Jesse out for a foot spa, arranging for each to be attended by a young male masseur. Bryce also opted for a male masseur himself.

Lined up side by side, Jesse exhaled deeply, “No wonder guys love hitting the massage parlor this is heaven.”

–

Estrella, meanwhile, instructed her masseur to focus on her shoulders just as her phone

began to buzz beside her. It was Jason calling. Annoyed by Jason’s recent clinginess and

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check-ins, she deliberately ignored the call, letting the

ringing again,” mentioned the young masseur, prompting her to finally pick up with reluctance, “What’s up?”

through, “What time do you call this? Why aren’t you home

spot on Estrella’s neck, she

other end, Jason’s face darkened instantly, “Estrella, where are you? What are

had set off alarm bells in his mind, suspicions

the masseur to ease up with the other, “What do you think I’m doing? I’m just getting a back rub after a

me the address,” Jason demanded.

being ridiculous. I’ll be

massage.”

she hung up the call. He wanted the address? She wasn’t about to indulge him

a thumbs up, “That’s how you handle them. You

in approval, “Pretty gutsy, Estrella.

addresses to catch him. in action – something he and Jesse had been dragged into more

coyly, “Didn’t you know how

tough game, but she couldn’t voice the weariness within. She had thought that maybe Jason had some issues, which was why they hadn’t consummated their marriage. But ever

–

She had her job to think about, after all

only she’d known it would be like this, she never

Sandalwood Oasis.

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wouldn’t give him the address, and she hung up on

“What happened? Ms.

thought much of it. But that sound had made it impossible for him not to worry,