30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 179

Outside the door, the man saw that Estrella had opened the door before he even had a chance to knock. With a grin spreading across his face, he greeted her with a casual, “Hey, Estrella.”

Bryce had just showed up like that, and Estrella couldn’t help but say, “What the hell are you doing here?” She had explicitly told him that morning not to come, yet here he was, acting as if he hadn’t heard a word.

Bryce slung an arm around her shoulder as he dragged his suitcase inside and said, “Worried about you, that’s all.” Then he added, “Besides, Holly’s back in town. Who knows what kind of tricks she might pull behind the scenes?”

Estrella responded dryly, “Holly isn’t that foolish.” If Serene was considered intelligent, then Holly was shrewd. After knowing Holly for so many years, that much was clear to everyone.

Unconvinced, Bryce insisted, “Still, I’m not at ease. I need to be by your side 24/7.”

With her hands crossed in front of her chest, Estrella turned to glance at Bryce. He looked so smug, and she had to bump him with her hip. Catching himself, Bryce asked with a roguish tilt of his head, “Estrella, were you heading out to do something when you opened the door?”

“Hungry,” Estrella admitted. “Was about to go grab some grub.”

Without hesitation, Bryce said, “Let’s go. I’ll come with you.” With that, he took Estrella by the hand and they headed out together.

Jason would have a fit if he knew Bryce had come looking for Estrella. What business did Bryce have always hanging around his wife?

After strolling outside for over an hour, not only had they filled their bellies, but they also returned with a bounty of snacks.

Estrella walked in to find Bryce making himself comfortable on her bed. She nudged his foot with hers and said, “Don’t tell me you have no intention of getting a room and plan on crashing here?”

Bryce sat up, leaning on his hands, and repeated his earlier statement, “I told you, I’m on a 24-hour watch.”

see

Estrella admired with a sense of resignation. She was the

it’s not like we haven’t shared a bed before,” Bryce pointed

younger than Bryce and they had known each other since birth. Bryce had even worn Estrella’s dresses as a

got too

thing for me is hanging out with you, Ella. As long as you’re happy, my life has purpose. You’re

now

shine. I’ve been thinking about starting something of my own, but every time I do, the folks throw cold water on it and cut off my funds. So, why not just live a

sigh, “Having a super successful cousin isn’t always a good thing.”

never should have followed me into the law department.”

reassured her. “I’ve

my turf.” Taking the hint, Bryce grabbed the pillow and the blanket he’d brought and moved to the

He’d doze off while she attended classes, hand

Jason’s office door, his voice trembling slightly as he reported, “Mr.

Jason said,

Bryce has been accompanying Ms. Estrella on her business trip.

turning sour. His wife was away on business, and Bryce had

room and was staying with Estrella. He’s aware of Estrella and Bryce’s relationship. Along with Jesse, the three of them are so close, it’s as if they’re one person. Fearful of aggravating Jason further, he decided to leave that detail out.

stood up and unbuttoned his shirt collar as Drew reminded him, “Mr. Jason, Ms. Estrella will be

“Keep a close eye on Bryce when

explain, “Actually, Mr. Jason, Ms. Estrella and