30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 269

Estrella chuckled, her voice a playful tease in the quiet room. “I’ve already taken my shower, why would I need to butter you up? Go on, get cleaned up.”

She nudged Jason toward the bathroom. With a boyish grin, Jason cupped Estrella’s face in his hands and planted a quick kiss on her lips. “Honey, just wait for me, okay? I’ll be quick, don’t you worry.” With that, he turned on his heel, grabbed some clothes from the wardrobe, and whistled a tune as he made his way to the bathroom.

Estrella stood in the bedroom, arms crossed, a bemused smile playing on her lips as she watched his swaggering exit.

What a character! An entire evening of antics, all for what? Just to end up in bed with her.

Jason took advantage of the opportunity to let her soothe him, and Estrella could see through it when she returned to the private room. Lately, he had been like a puppy eager for a treat, especially after her closing a big case at work today-he might as well have

had his intentions written on his forehead.

Recalling Jason’s mood swings and now the whistling from the bathroom, Estrella couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Men, no matter how tough they are outside, there’s always a childish side to them at home.

In no time, Jason emerged from the shower, fresh and fragrant, only to find the warm milk on the table already gone and the fruit half-eaten. Estrella, meanwhile, had succumbed to sleep on the bed.

Jason paused mid-dry, then approached Estrella and gently nudged her dangling foot. “Estrella,” he called softly.

“Estrella.”

called her name, she only seemed to sleep

of ice water had been poured over him-chilled

playing games

a frustrated toss of the towel, Jason wrapped Estrella in his arms, pinning her wrists. “Estrella, are you

eyes still closed, Estrella mumbled, “Jason, I’m so tired.” Then she added, “And

“Of course you’re cold. You

case. In the end, he couldn’t bear to wake her. Instead, he tenderly carried her back to

the soft pillows, drifted even deeper into sleep. As for Jason, well, he could

and all the tricks she’d tried. Now, she wasn’t about to make it easy for him-she wasn’t even

resentment. Stretching, she reached for her phone by

made Jason’s expression darken further. “Estrella,” he

made Estrella pause. “Wait. No,

to hold back any longer, Jason rolled over and pulled her into his embrace.

hold, Estrella couldn’t help but laugh, remembering his bathroom serenade from the night before. “It wasn’t to tease you, I swear. I’m just exhausted. If

chest and gently reminded him, “Stop it, I need to get to Glimmering Lake before noon.” She had promised

reassured them, advising them to seek medical care and check-ups when necessary. She

up their business at Glimmering Lake, Estrella and Jason headed back downtown. Only upon arriving at Nelson International and seeing Drew and the other two secretaries loading gifts

left, Estrella turned to Jason, suggesting, “Maybe you should

him. But now, even

at her coldly. “Am I that embarrassing