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.

bedroom, Estrella grabbed some clothes and headed 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

Estrella said, toweling her hair. Then, placing her hand on her stomach, she teased, “Besides, who knows if I’m pregnant? You

always had a way with words, speaking nonsense when

leaping into his throat. “We should get you checked out at

but burst into laughter. “I was just joking, and you took it seriously.” Though, judging by Jason’s reaction, he probably hadn’t been practicing safe sex recently.

to silence her teasing lips. Sometimes, he really did wish he could sew her mouth shut.

kiss, Estrella kept laughing, remembering Jason’s earlier response.

the ribs, at least. And aren’t you going to

weren’t for Estrella’s insistence on not meddling with her work,

air, Estrella descended the stairs with him

a few bites of Jason’s barbecue ribs, which were, to

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

felt Jason nudge her from behind and realized that she wasn’t in the mood for romance. After a work call, he retreated to his study. By the time he finished and returned to the bedroom, Estrella was already

bed, Jason realized there was still a barrier between them. That was why Estrella, even in her displeasure, hadn’t talked to him about her concerns tonight. After watching her sleep for 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 about the fire three years

was haunted by memories of the fire and Holly’s words that day. He didn’t know how long he stood there before returning to his

that it was Estrella who

first found the evidence, but subsequent investigations confirmed

the video screen and leaned his head back, letting it rest on the chair. The decision to agree to this arranged marriage was indeed a form of revenge against her, giving her what she wanted but denying her what she

heart. After all, it was due to that devastating fire that Holly lost her life. He closed his eyes, overwhelmed by the thought

couldn’t bear to think any