30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 175

Estrella listened to Jason’s inquiry with a calmness that seemed to come naturally to her. “If you’re worried, let’s go to the hospital tomorrow for a checkup, okay?”

The calmness in Estrella’s voice only seemed to stir something in Jason. “We need to talk,” he said.

“Fine, let’s talk at the town hall,” Estrella replied without missing a beat.

At the mention of the town hall, Jason, without another word, snapped his phone shut. This was the second time he had sought her out on his own initiative. The last time he came over, it was to apologize for something he’d blurted out in a moment of anger. Yet, she was relentless, and he thought to himself, Screw it, I’m not putting up with this anymore.” With extreme irritation, he tossed his phone onto the dashboard and started the car with a scowl, making a sharp turn and leaving without looking back.

Estrella hadn’t been back to Sandalwood Oasis for a while now, and with all the drama, she still wanted a divorce. Jason was nearing his breaking point. He had thought she would cool off after a while, and when he came over to offer an olive branch, she would gracefully accept it. Instead, she seemed to have made herself quite comfortable on her high horse. If she didn’t want to make up, that was just fine by him. He was tired of trying anyway.

Upstairs, Estrella exhaled sharply as she saw Jason hang up the phone. Her heart rate accelerated. Jason was astute, guessing that she might be pregnant amidst the chaos.

Her right hand gently touched her belly, relieved that the baby was too young to show any signs. Otherwise, the Nelson family would never allow them to split up.

The following morning, as Estrella readied herself to leave, she was startled to find Jason leaning against her front door, looking utterly dejected. “What’s wrong with you, showing up here so early in the morning?” she said, taken aback.

She took a closer look at him. In the 23 years she’d known him, she’d never seen him look so disheveled, with stubble on his chin and upper lip, and numerous cigarette butts littering the ground. Even when Holly had passed away, he hadn’t looked like this.

Disdainfully rolling her eyes at him, Estrella said, “We’re heading to the town hall, right? Since I have promised you a divorce, I’ll see it through. A phone call would have been enough to let me know.” If there was such a lack of trust between them, what was the point of continuing this charade?

After she spoke, Jason’s already haggard face seemed to darken even further. He approached her, grabbed the back of her neck, and ushered her into the elevator.

me,” she warned, then added, “Any past climax on my part was nothing short of charity.”

ever enjoy it?” Besides, he never said he was

of sarcasm. “But let’s not talk about money. I don’t hold much dear, except for cash.”

his grip on the back

into his arms, and as she reached to pull his hand away, Jason noticed the bandage still wrapped around her ring finger. His heart clenched for a moment before he let go of her

to do, Jason?” At her question, Jason didn’t step

card into her other hand, and said casually, “The PIN is 123456. That should cover your fee

as if it were the most natural thing in the world, he

the bank card at the back of his head, exclaiming, “Jason, when will you

up the

eyes met. Sensing Estrella’s displeasure, Jason didn’t lash out. Instead, he simpl

pushed her into the car, Estrella didn’t bother with the seat belt. Instead, sh crossed her arms and turned to look out the

even grace him with a glance, Jason leaned in and fastened the sea belt for her. As he did so, he looked at Estrella

going on, yet you can do all that for h even trampling my family’s interests. If there is anything between you in

never happen,”

prompting Jason to gently pinch her face, forcing her to look at

was fixated on something else. “Did you bring the documents?”

to you?” He rummaged through her bag

darkened. “What are you playing at,

to finalize the paperwork,” she responded nonchalantly.