30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 152

Jason had his hands firmly on the steering wheel when Estrella’s question came through, prompting him to steal a glance her way. “If Holly were still here, I would make the same choice, to be with you,” he said with unwavering certainty.

Estrella simply watched him, the corners of her mouth curling into a knowing smile. She had felt a tad juvenile for asking such a hypothetical question. Life wasn’t a bed of what-ifs.

As Jason met her gaze once more, Estrella offered him a quick smile before turning her attention back to the road ahead. The mysterious Maserati she had encountered twice now lingered in her thoughts. Surely Bryce had some leads by now.

When they arrived home, Marie greeted them with the warmth of a spring breeze. “Mr. Jason, Ms. Estrella, welcome back.” Her joy was palpable, akin to a mother welcoming her children home, even though her recent blunder about Estrella’s pregnancy had left her a bit embarrassed.

After exchanging pleasantries with Marie, the couple sat down to a home-cooked meal. Estrella had been in good spirits during the drive, but the sight of fish being served made her uneasy, a frown creasing her forehead. Once fond of seafood, she now found the smell unbearable.

Noticing her discomfort, Jason served her a bowl of consommé. “Not feeling well?” he inquired gently.

Clearing her throat, Estrella took a sip of water “My stomach’s been a bit off,” she admitted.

Jason placed the bowl before her and signaled to Marie to take the fish away.

Marie couldn’t help but murmur to herself as she carried the fish back to the kitchen. “It’s so odd. She used to love fish, and now it’s as if she can’t stand the smell of it. She’s been going to bed earlier too. These are all tell-tale signs of early pregnancy. I’ve raised two kids of my own and cared for expectant mothers before joining the Nelson family-l should know.” With a puzzled look, Marie decided to prepare a comforting soup for Estrella the next day.

After dinner, Estrella took a quick shower and flopped onto the bed, utterly spent. With Nick’s case wrapped up, she could finally rest easy.

hand gently kneading the tension at the back of

events. “Just the case from today. Human nature is quite complex. Luckily we had Bryce and that brave kid who stepped up. Otherwise, it would’ve

visit that kid with Zoey tomorrow,” she

slipped from her lips,

did you stop?” Estrella teased, looking up

cold indifference. “Since you’re so close to Bryce, ask him to do

tension as she playfully nudged his thigh with her foot. “Jealous,

despite his offer to help with evidence for the case, she turned to Bryce instead. What place did

him. “Let’s not blow this out of proportion. Besides, Bryce got nothing to do, and he’s good with computers. I’m just making

finger, then lightly pushed her back onto

the glass onto the floor before gasping, “Jason, did you really have to hit me that hard? You’ve dislocated my arm!”

helped her up from the bed and objected, “I didn’t use any force.” Honestly, he hadn’t. He’d merely tickled her

her right arm limply, Estrella glared at him and snapped, “Don’t you know I’ve b pampered all my life?” She then winced while clutching

when I touch it?” Before she could respond, he swiftly lifted her off the bed and proposed, “My grandad’s friend is a skilled bone setter. Let me take you to see

formed on Jason’s forehead as tension gnawed at him. Much to his surprise, Estrella burst into

was infectious, and her arms remained around his neck. After watching her for a moment with a flicker of

belly, then kicked out at Jason. “If you hurt me and something happens, you’ll be the one