30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 279

Chapter 279

Estrella hadn’t returned for three years. Jason hadn’t celebrated Christmas for three nor had he visited the old family home, because he was too embarrassed to go back.

Propped up in bed, Estrella said, “Spending Christmas at your place wouldn’t be appropriate.”

Jason didn’t press her. He simply said, “There’s still a month left. Think it over.”

Estrella didn’t outright refuse, just lightly hummed in response. But a month later, it was still impossible for her to join the Nelson family for Christmas.

After chatting for a while longer, Jason reluctantly ended the call.

In bed, Estrella turned to glance at Isaac, sleeping in his little bed nearby. She leaned over to give him a kiss, then turned off the lights in the room and went to rest.

In the following days, Jason had to travel for work. Estrella enjoyed the rare quiet, her days returning to normal, though she occasionally found her thoughts wandering to him. and their closeness.

The new case wasn’t too complicated, allowing Estrella to spend more time with Isaac and to look more into the fire from seven years ago.

However, after seeing Jason, Holly became restless – embarrassed by her own advances that Jason had rejected, and concerned that Jason suspected her.

After stewing at home for a few days, Holly finally called Jason. “Jason, let’s meet willing to share the evidence I have and help with the leads.”

in Ravenwood these days. You could talk

let’s talk when you’re back.”

hoping to see him more.

other end, Jason agreed, thinking he’d just

clenched her phone tightly, her

was it Estrella and not her? What was

her throat, Holly

no doubt Jason and Estrella would have asked her for information. So, when Serene answered the phone, Holly cut straight to

greeted cautiously as Holly

Holly sat down and went straight to the point. “Jason and Estrella are investigating the fire from back then. They must’ve asked

gently. “Yes, I told Estrella everything

asked, “Jason never mentioned it before. What made him start investigating all of a sudden? You’ve been his secretary for

Estrella to Holly, believing that since Holly was directly

stared at

investigated this matter. It turned out that Serene

it.” She added, “Holly, you’re a victim too. If the fire was arson, you’d surely want to

you sure know how to pick your allies,” she scoffed.

too much information, a move that could potentially upset Jason later on. And, despite the nagging unease she felt about Serene’s role in all this, Holly decided it s time to leave. So, after paying for their coffees, she quietly left the café.

thought of Serene stirring things up and even helping Estrella

she drove, Holly’s anger faded into a smirk. Things

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