30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 145

Estrella leaned her elbow on the car window, cradling her face in her hand, and replied to Jason with a lack of energy, “Just thinking about nothing.”

There was still a chasm between her and Jason, an invisible wall that no amount of glossing over the uncomfortable truths could mask. They could never truly return to the way things were before.

Jason had never brought up the past, and Estrella didn’t want to either. Besides, bringing up Jason’s former flame-especially one who had passed away-wasn’t the wisest move she could make. It would only diminish her worth in his eyes and elevate Holly’s importance in his heart, nudging him back into the arms of bygone memories.

“I shouldn’t have brought you here,” Jason muttered.

Estrella looked at him with a playful smile. “So, you don’t want me to be part of your life?”

“You know that’s not what I mean,” Jason replied.

Estrella just smiled and didn’t say anything more.

Before long, they were back at home. Marie greeted them with her usual cheerfulness, saying, “You’re back! Dinner is ready. Mr. Jason just made some ribs that are out of this world-I tried them myself!”

Suppressing a yawn, Estrella responded, “Marie, I’m not hungry. You guys go ahead and eat.”

Marie wiped her hands on her apron, puzzled. “What’s the matter? How can a little outing’ take away your appetite?”

“We’ll eat later,” Jason said.

Estrella was clearly upset, and Jason noticed it. But then, if she had taken him to Korey’s place, he wouldn’t be thrilled either.

to the bathroom. As she splashed water on her face, an inexplicable sense of melancholy washed over her. When she came out of the shower, Jason put aside the case file he was reading

she

speaking nonsense when she

momentarily stunned by her words, his heart leaping into his throat. “We should get you checked out at the hospital tomorrow,” he said uncertainly.

reaction, Estrella couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “I was just joking, and you took it seriously.” Though, judging by

he pulled her into a kiss as if to silence her teasing lips.

kiss, Estrella kept laughing, remembering Jason’s

try the ribs, at least. And aren’t you going to thank me for

meddling with her work, he would have taken care of the matter long ago

the air, Estrella descended the

a few bites of Jason’s barbecue ribs, which were, to his credit, delicious.

upstairs to work overtime. Initially, she hadn’t planned to work late, but after visiting Serene’s house, she wasn’t in the mood to keep Jason

wasn’t in the mood for romance. After a work call, he retreated to his study.

a while, Drew called. Jason took the phone to the adjacent study. Drew reported on Serene’s situation and mentioned, “By the way, Mr. Jason. Serene said she talked with Ms. Estrella

so slightly at Drew’s report, but he ended the call with a nonchalant acknowledgment. Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, Jason was haunted by memories of the fire and Holly’s words that day. He didn’t know how long he stood there

evidence that it was

but subsequent investigations confirmed the harsh reality. Estrella had started the

on the chair. The decision to agree to this arranged marriage was indeed a form of revenge

her life. He closed his eyes, overwhelmed by

bear to think any further.