30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 128

Chapter 128

Estrella glanced at him, the discomfort of her monthly visitor painting her mood in shades of grey. “Aunt Flo’s in town, not exactly feeling chipper.”

Jason couldn’t help but chuckle. “Hang in there, and it’ll pass in a few days. I’ll make it up to you, with interest.”

His nonchalant demeanor hung in the air as Estrella simply watched him, words unspoken. Their eyes locked for a moment before Estrella, half-squinting, probed, “Jason, is there something you’re keeping from me?”

Sitting on the edge of the bed, he stared at her for a long while before standing up to unfasten his tie and hang his jacket on the coat rack, asking, “What exactly are you referring to?”

Secrets and undisclosed truths were woven into the fabric of their relationship.

At his response, Estrella fell silent. What more could she pry from him if he’d already laid his cards on the table? It was better to dig up the dirt herself.

Jason turned to find Estrella turned away, silent. “Not hungry?” he asked.

With the back of her head to him, she replied, “No appetite.”

Truth be told, it was her spirits that were low. She thought she might’ve been pregnant, but a test dashed that hope, leaving her feeling as though she’d slept through the past days for naught.

Seeing her weighed down with thoughts, Jason didn’t tease her further. He changed clothes and retreated to the adjacent study.

Estrella’s mood had not lifted. She was lukewarm

and Jason’s touch reignited a spark within her. She even indulged him in trying something new. A couple of hours later, they lay in

offered to fetch water to clean her up, but Estrella bolted upright. “I feel sticky

even think about joining me. Don’t push your luck.” With that, she dashed to

secured a sample in a box before stepping under the soothing cascade

she returned to bed, where Jason pulled her close. This time,

brief leave to visit the hospital. The matter that kept her up at night needed resolving. She sought to clear the fog that clouded her mind.

she returned to the office. A colleague called out, “Ms. Estrella, there’s a client in the lounge insisting on seeing you.”

striding in

of coffee, Estrella pushed the door open to find a familiar face rising

name. She turned to face the voice, finding it vaguely familiar

confusion on Estrella’s face, the girl clarified. “Estrella,

right away. It’s been years since we last met.” With a friendly chuckle,

took the coffee from Estrella, smiled, and explained, “I

settled down on a nearby couch, casually inquiring, “Are you here for

solemn gaze on Estrella. “I have a ca that I want you

her digital voice recorder and opened her notebook. “Go

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