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,

bucket of ice water had been

playing games

toss of the towel, Jason wrapped Estrella in his

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

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

In the end, he couldn’t bear to wake her.

even deeper into sleep. As for Jason, well, he could stew over his little schemes all he

how hard it had been when she wanted to share his bed, and all the tricks she’d tried. Now, she wasn’t about to make it easy for him-she wasn’t even

up, giving her a look of resentment. Stretching, she reached for her phone

only made Jason’s expression darken further.

word from him made Estrella pause. “Wait.

pulled her into his embrace. “You heartless girl, messing with me for fun.”

but laugh, remembering his bathroom serenade from the night before. “It wasn’t to tease you, I swear. I’m

her speak or resist anymore. After their passionate kiss, Estrella propped herself up on Jason’s chest and gently

for Glimmering Lake. Estrella had intended just a simple meal, but the villagers had gone all out with a hearty spread. She reassured them, advising them

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

to Jason, suggesting, “Maybe you should skip

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

glanced at her coldly. “Am