30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 196

Cradling Isaac in her arms, Estrella paused as she listened to Autumn’s words. After a moment, she said, “He’ll be leaving soon.”

Then Estrella returned to teaching Isaac letters. “Sweetheart, how do we read these two words?”

Autumn watched the mother and son for a while before getting back to her own business. Outside in the yard, Jason had no idea how long he’d been watching from afar, but as the darkness deepened, he started up his car and headed back to the office.

The image of Estrella tumbling in the yard weighed heavily on his mind. He knew she was blaming him for something.

At his desk, Jason could only immerse himself in work to escape the troubles of life. After signing off on the financial documents that had been left for him, he was about to call it a day when his office door burst open.

Looking up, he saw Serene walk in. “Jason, still burning the midnight oil, huh?”

“Yeah. Haven’t you headed out yet?” Jason realized it had been a while since he’d last seen Serene.

“Audit’s short-staffed. They bumped me up recently. Just finished up and saw your light on, so I thought I’d drop by.”

Three years ago, right after Estrella had left Ravenwood, Serene was reassigned to the administrative office downstairs. It was this move that fueled rumors Jason had a thing for Holly, assuming he was keeping himself on the straight and narrow for her.

In truth, it was all Holly’s doing behind the scenes. If Drew hadn’t clued him in, Jason might still be in the dark. When Holly pulled strings to get Serene reassigned, Serene didn’t say a word, just silently accepted it.

Serene, seeing Jason’s silent gaze, quickly explained with a smile, “I’m doing fine, really. Holly’s been very generous with me.”

She paused before adding, “Actually, Holly even gifted me a house. Vincent and I moved in last month.”

her

place,” Jason said. He had offered Serene a new place before Holly’s return, but Serene had declined.

been asking me about that fire from years ago. She’s been digging for details. Do

the conversation short. “It’s getting late. I’ll drive you home.”

Serene blushed and nodded,

took over all the responsibilities of taking care of Serene. Jason had a lot less to worry about on

quiet as well. As they approached her new neighborhood, she finally turned to

“Yeah, she is.”

at Jason, Serene added, “Between you and me, I’d rather see you with Estrella than

that you and Estrella seem right for each other. Everyone says you’re into Holly, but

he loved Holly. Serene might

I…” She trailed off before adding, “I just hope you find happiness.”

they arrived at her building, Jason said, “Here

said as she unbuckled

her, “If you need help, go straight to Drew.

the picture, but Serene had once saved

Serene replied, “Will do.”

cold wind chilling her face. She knew in her heart that no matter if Holly was truly dead or only pretending, Holly’s decision to entrust Jason with herself was merely a plot to antagonize Estrella. It was

Serene would rather look like Estrella than

was grossly overestimating her. Given Serene’s background, a relationship with Jason was merely a pipe dream. She was nowhere near as clever as Estrella and lacked the emotional depth to match.

harbored a fleeting dream,