30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 182

Catrina sighed with a heavy heart as she watched Jason’s reserved demeanor. “Korey said coming back wasn’t good for Holly’s recovering, but we were too stubborn to listen,” she admitted, a note of guilt lacing her words. “I guess we parents do make mistakes.”

When Jason remained silent, Catrina went on, Truth be told, I shouldn’t have called you over today, especially since you and Estrella are married now. But you saw it yourself, Jason. Your presence seemed to calm Holly down.”

Her voice wavered as she continued, her eyes welling up with tears. “It’s just so cruel, isn’t it? Who could be so heartless as to want to take both your and Holly’s lives? We’re talking about two lives here.”

Jason’s silence deepened.

In the midst of Catrina’s melancholic sighs, Holly’s heart monitor suddenly started blaring an alarm. Panic-stricken, Catrina whirled towards Jason, her voice trembling, “Jason, what’s happening? Everything was fine just a moment ago-why is the machine going off?”

Jason quickly pressed the call button beside the bed.

Catrina was visibly shaken. She leapt up from her chair and dashed out, calling, “Is there a doctor around? We’ve got a situation with patient in bed 18. The monitor is going off!”

Hearing Catrina’s frantic shouts, doctors and nurses hurriedly made their way over.

At Sandalwood Oasis, Estrella had finished lunch, yet there was still no word from Jason.

He was nowhere to be seen.

Marie noticed Estrella’s reluctance to leave the living room and gently suggested, “Ms. Estrella, perhaps you should go upstairs and rest for a bit.”

Suppressing a yawn, Estrella replied, “I’ll just watch some TV.”

was still miffed at Mr. Jason and

dwelling on that. She was simply waiting for Jason to return, hoping they could still make it to the registrar’s office before it closed to finalize their divorce. Such matters were best dealt with swiftly, to avoid any unnecessary complications.

Kristin called, offering to drop by, but Estrella told her not to brave the cold, promising to visit her

Jason did return soon, they’d be too late to visit the registrar’s office. Stretching languidly, she decided it was time to head back to Waterfall Acres. If Jason had something to say, it would have to wait for another time. She had waited long

Marie burst in excitedly, “Ms. Estrella, it’s snowing outside, and it’s coming down thick and fast!”

the world in white. In just a short time, the garden was cloaked in a layer

been more timely. Setting her bag down, Estrella rose and walked leisurely outside, eager

Estrella, don’t forget your scarf. You don’t want to catch a cold.”

handed her and stepped out into the yard. Just as she ventured out, Jesse posted photos in the group chat of the snow and mentioned coming

directly, “Ella, has Jason returned

about to head

“I’ll come get

“Okay.”

Bryce was beside himself with worry whenever

his way, Estrella was in no rush to leave. The down jacket

Estrella noticed she’d missed a message from Jason on Messenger. She was about to head to Waterfall Acres, so she dialed his number,

have dialed is switched off. Please

and the same message, Estrella hung up emotionlessly and turned to head back inside. Suddenly, a feral cat darted out

her feet

as the cat, back arched and hissing, prepared to attack, Estrella realized it must have just lost

as the cat lunged at her. She took several steps backward again, but when her heels hit a stone on the road, she lost her balance.

braced for what might come next. It felt