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.”

much he called her name, she only seemed to sleep deeper.

if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him-chilled to

little brat, playing games with him!

wrapped Estrella in his arms, pinning her wrists. “Estrella, are you

mumbled, “Jason, I’m so

you’re cold. You didn’t cover up with a blanket.”

murmuring sleepily, Jason remembered her recent hard work and the stress of the concluded court case. In the end, he couldn’t bear to wake her. Instead, he tenderly carried

pillows, drifted even deeper into sleep. As for Jason, well,

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

look of resentment. Stretching, she reached for her phone by the pillow and joked, “Oh right,

made Jason’s expression darken

made Estrella pause. “Wait. No, that’s not right. We

her into his embrace. “You heartless girl, messing with

bathroom serenade from the night before. “It wasn’t to tease you, I swear. I’m just exhausted.

Estrella propped herself up on Jason’s chest and gently reminded him, “Stop it, I need to get to Glimmering Lake before noon.” She had promised to join the locals for lunch after receiving their

reassured them, advising them to seek medical care and check-ups when necessary. She promised that ChemiSphere would pay every penny as ordered by the court

Lake, Estrella and Jason headed back downtown. Only upon arriving at Nelson International and seeing Drew and the other two secretaries loading gifts into the car did Estrella remember that Jason

“Maybe you should skip tonight, to avoid any awkwardness.”

mother, Autumn, had been cordial with him. But now, even Autumn’s warmth had cooled, and her

glanced at her coldly. “Am I that embarrassing to