30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 125

After Jason finished his apology, Estrella didn’t respond for a long time. When Jason looked down, he saw that she had already nestled into his arms and fallen asleep.

Typical Estrella…

When it came to being carefree, Estrella was second to none.

The next morning, they woke up as if nothing had happened the night before. Estrella hadn’t been haunted by memories from years ago, nor had Jason.

Jason stood by the closet and saw Estrella emerge from the bathroom. “Come help me with my tie, will you?”

“Do I get a tip?” Estrella teased.

Jason reached out and pulled her close. “Sure you do.”

Estrella, now snugly in his embrace, looked up at him, her eyes catching the fervent gaze in his. A lazy smile played on her lips as she started to work on his tie.

Six years ago, not long after Jason had joined the company, Estrella had learned to tie a tie just for him. But they’d fallen out soon after, so her skills were a bit rusty now.

Estrella focused on the tie. The ring on her left ring finger glittered, but she paid it no mind. After a bit of fumbling, the knot was finally perfect. She straightened Jason’s collar. “There you go, boss. Ready to go make that money.”

Jason pinched her chin and leaned down to kiss her. Estrella tensed slightly. “That’s the tip? Jason, you’ve got no shame.”

good? Consider it delivered.”

finishing her work, Estrella would

down for dinner, Jesse was conspicuously glum, stirring her juice absentmindedly, a look of

all

struggling to find words. “It’s

Although they still threw occasional shade her way, their antics were nothing compared to before. Plus, Jesse hadn’t been to the Manning

heavy heart, chimed in, “Jesse, what’s

about it? Aren’t we

deeply. “My dad… he’s arranged a marriage for me. He wants

even thought about

After a certain incident in middle school, Jesse’s perspective on life diverged from the norm. It was

He’s probably using you for some deal. Don’t let them use you as a pawn.” He then pointed out, “As to whether marriage is good

and Jesse turned to him. “Bryce, you’re unusually

dad is trying to use me to curry favor. And lately, he’s been treating me differently, probably about to ask me

significant amount,

it means the guy isn’t good. Otherwise, she’d

naive. She and Estrella had always suspected Damita was the mastermind behind the incident nine years ago. Jesse doubted she’d be alive today if not for her grandparents and her control over the

understand this situation, don’t bother with their plans. What do they amount to, anyway?”

and settle down, but it has to be with someone we truly love, someone who’s worth it. Ignore your dad’s scheming. They can’t force you into this.”

wouldn’t prioritize her happiness in marriage. Estrella didn’t want Jesse to end up