30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 241

Estrella’s hand shot up to cover his mouth, and with an unexpected shove, she pushed him

Give him a chance? Hadn’t she given him enough already? Where had he been when it mattered?

“Let’s get one thing straight, I’m not entertaining the thought of getting back together,” Estrella declared, standing up to nonchalantly slip into her coat. “As for the fire, I’ll keep digging until I hit the truth.” It was so ironic. She had never expected she would become the suspect.

The evidence in Jason’s possession was likely mirrored by what Holly had. So, even if she hadn’t struck a deal with Serene this time, the proverbial storm was bound to break sooner or later. The silver lining? Estrella held the reins, allowing her to investigate first.

Jason, seeing Estrella dressing up, grabbed her arm, “Where do you think you’re going in the dead of night?”

Estrella laughed helplessly, “Home, of course.”

At her response, Jason pulled her into his arms with a bit more force, “Still mad? You’re not planning on giving me even a sliver of a chance?”

Estrella looked up at him, “Jason, don’t-”

Her words were cut short as Jason leaned in and captured her lips in a sudden kiss. As her lips were seized unexpectedly, Estrella was about to erupt in anger when Jason clasped her wrists and pried her lips apart, slipping his tender tongue into her mouth.

“Mmm…” With her hands held aloft by Jason, Estrella let out a muffled moan. It was a moan laden with unintended intimacy.

with an intensity as if he were engage some profound act of

their lips and tongues entwined, Estrella’s struggles weakened, her clenched fists gradually relaxed and lost their strength. At this age, controlling one’s physical reactions was becoming a

hand, moving from her waist to her chest, prompted Estrella to open her eyes. She pushed his hand away and then pushed him back a bit, saying, “Getting a bit ahead of ourselves,

his chest and staggered back, his eyes a picture of wounded innocence, “You

She straightened her disheveled clothing, “I’m heading back. I’ll contact you if I find

to discuss other matters, the fire was

who’ll take care of me if

force yourself on me, and you’re asking for

had he ever attempted such a thing? If he truly wanted to force

Jason pleaded, “Estrella, I really do feel unwell. Stay with

discomfort isn’t something I can

different tactic, “Kissing you seems to

he was just not satiated, feeling ill at ease in his heart.

earnest nonsense was met with Estrella tossing her shoe at him. Three years had

snatched her shoe back. Seizing the moment, Jason wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. It had been his favorite since her middle school days. He would stand there, chin on the shoulder of Estrella, who was a head shorter than him, and either share tidbits about his day or simply rest in silence. Back

feelings were more of sorrow than

Estrella asked, “How long are you