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.”

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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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the call, letting the phone vibrate incessantly.

is ringing again,” mentioned the young masseur, prompting her to finally pick up with

voice came through, “What time do you

as the masseur pressed on a tender spot on Estrella’s neck, she couldn’t help but let

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

of her voice had set off alarm bells

ease up with the other, “What do you think I’m doing? I’m just

address,” Jason

stop being ridiculous. I’ll be home

massage.”

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

a thumbs up, “That’s how you handle them. You can’t let

nodded in approval, “Pretty gutsy, Estrella. You’ve turned the tables on Jason.”

and Jesse had been dragged into more times than they could count. Now, it was Jason chasing after Estrella, demanding her location. Jesse

smiled coyly, “Didn’t you know

thought that maybe Jason had some issues, which was why they hadn’t consummated their marriage. But ever since they crossed that line,

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think about, after all – being a lawyer was draining enough without having to meet his constant demands.

be like this, she never would have brought up having kids.

Sandalwood Oasis.

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hung up on him. He couldn’t shake the feeling that

phone, “What happened? Ms. Estrella is probably just

If Estrella hadn’t let out that yelp, he might not have thought much of it. But that sound had made it impossible for him not to worry, especially considering how