30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 144

Estrella, with an effortless grace, said, “Go on! I wait for you.” Since she had accompanied Jason here, she could certainly keep her cool.

Jason went with Vincent into the room, and Estrella and Serene remained in the living room. Serene, looking nervous, gazed at Estrella for a long while before blurting out, “Estrella, have you had dinner? I can whip something up for you.”

Estrella declined, “You don’t have to.”

Serene insisted, “Then let me get you a glass of water.”

Since Serene was adamant about hospitality, Estrella didn’t stand on ceremony. They each settled on a couch. Estrella was composed and relaxed, while Serene seemed ill at ease, like a child who had done something wrong as if this wasn’t even her own home.

Biting her lip, Serene looked back at Estrella, envying her for always seeming so unflappable.

Estrella took a sip of her water, setting the cup down on the coffee table when Serene burst out, “Jason has been such a help to Vincent and me. If it wasn’t for Jason, I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done. I’m so grateful that…”

Her voice trailed off as she caught Estrella’s direct gaze. Realizing her mistake, she hurriedly stopped mid-sentence, explaining, “Estrella, I didn’t mean it like that. I’m not trying to brag. I’m just really thankful for Jason, and it’s… awkward sitting here in silence.” Estrella smiled nonchalantly. Serene’s behavior was ambiguous. Sometimes Estrella couldn’t even tell if Serene was genuinely mean or just putting on an act.

As Estrella looked at Serene, she calmly said, “Jason mentioned that you once saved him.” Seizing the topic, Serene quickly said, “Yes!” then continued, “Actually, during that big fire three years ago, Jason was in the room too. I just happened to be passing by and busted in. There were two firefighter masks inside, and one was broken. Holly gave the only working one to Jason, and that’s why he turned out okay. But Holly… her health wasn’t good to begin with, so…”

Her voice faded, not finishing the thought.

she had ultimately gone in. Holly had been conscious at the time, urging her to save Jason first. Serene had listened

and Serene’s demeanor softened from anxiety to melancholy.

simply observed. So

Holly’s incident, and Holly had given her mask to him. Jason had never mentioned this to Estrella. He never

this?” then added, “Jason didn’t tell you, probably because he didn’t

we heard that fire was set deliberately, but somehow the

carried faintly to them, and Estrella suddenly realized just how distant she and Jason had become. He hadn’t even shared the

had stopped talking altogether

feeling of being an outsider returned. Serene knew all his affairs. They shared a life-and-death bond. With his family background and pride, Jason still managed to integrate into Serene’s life. Over the past couple of years, Jason had probably visited Serene’s home far more

returned from Vincent’s room, and she spoke evenly, “Don’t worry. Jason

vigorously, then added, “So Estrella, please don’t misunderstand me.”

with Estrella, who simply smiled,

nothing she could do. One could manage another’s actions, but not their heart. Besides, men didn’t

wanted to say more,

door swung open and Drew came bustling in. “Serene,

sight of Estrella and he jumped, greeting her, “Ms. Estrella.” Seeing the two women in conversation, he

smoothly from the couch.

came out of the