30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 217

Chapter 217

The call was from Serene. Estrella walked to the stairwell at the safe exit and answered the phone.

After wrapping up the conversation, Estrella returned to her desk, immersing herself once again in the sea of paperwork that awaited her

It wasn’t until Friday, accompanying Logan to a networking event, that Estrella found herself in the same orbit as Jason.

“Mr. Jason,” Logan greeted with a smile bright as the spring sun, reaching out for a handshake as they bumped into Jason.

Despite Estrella’s departure from Ravenwood and Justice Guardians LLP, Nelson International’s legal affairs were still tethered to her former firm.

“Logan, Jason returned the handshake with polite detachment. His gaze then settled on Estrella, and with a mild, “How’s it going,” he acknowledged her presence. In that moment, Jason seemed to have come to terms with the fact that Estrella was no longer his alone, and she was now a mother.

“Yeah,” Estrella replied, her voice steady and composed.

Logan told Jason about the work. Only when Logan saw Jason raise his hand to check his watch did Logan leave.

While riding the elevator with Estrella, Logan noticed her expressionless face, and thoug of her calm demeanor when she encountered Jason just now. He couldn’t help but feel emotional. Three years ago, the couple had seemed so connected.

“Life sure is unpredictable,” he thought to himself.

He wanted to ask Estrella about it, but instead, he simply remarked, “Jason’s a decent guy.”

saying nothing. Perhaps Jason was decent

and Estrella, once back in her

but it was clear

turned to head back, he caught sight of Serene approaching. With a frown, he dug

has been swamped, so Mr. Howard asked me to join

had never been the root of

talked some more, and when Serene explained that she had already cleared up the reasons for the trip with Estrella

he returned to

Jason had a bit of wine, and Serene insisted on escorting an inebriated Jason to his room.

sober up,” Serene offered as she helped him to the couch and set her bag

heavy throbbing in his head, a strange restlessness bubbling within

Serene returned with the coffee, noticing the crease of discomfort on his forehead. She knelt beside

brushed his skin when she felt an overwhelming tension, yet she asked, “Is it your stomach? Should I call

eyes still closed, didn’t respond, but Serene grew bolder at his silence, her hand tracing a path from his forehead to his cheek, then to his adam’s apple, her fingers trembling. After years of knowing him and longing for him, she was closer than ev before but dared not hope for more.

Serene whispered, “You must be tired, Jas

Holly’s return, and Estrell return – this situation would be stressful

no response

offer him a moment of comf but as she was about to kiss him, Jason’s eyes snapped open, and his hand shot out, stopping her in her tracks.

sudden movement startled Serene as she fell back onto the sofa. “Jason,” she uttered,

expect anything from you, Jason. I just want you to be a little happier, and let go of some of that repression,” she

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