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.”

matter how much he called her name, she only seemed to sleep

a bucket of ice water had been poured

brat, playing

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

Estrella mumbled, “Jason, I’m so tired.”

“Of course you’re cold. You didn’t cover

still in his arms, 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

As for Jason, well, he could stew over his little schemes all

been when she wanted to share his bed, and all the tricks she’d tried. Now, she wasn’t about

find Jason already up, giving her a look of resentment. Stretching, she reached for her phone by the pillow and joked, “Oh right, I think I might have ‘slept’ you last night.

it only made Jason’s expression darken further. “Estrella,” he said curtly.

Estrella pause. “Wait. No, that’s

hold back any longer, Jason rolled over and pulled her into his embrace. “You heartless girl, messing with me for fun.”

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

Jason kissed her directly on the lips, not letting her speak or resist anymore. After their passionate kiss, Estrella propped herself up on Jason’s chest and gently reminded him, “Stop it, I need

She reassured them, advising

headed back downtown. Only upon arriving at Nelson International and seeing Drew and the other two secretaries loading gifts into the

“Maybe you should skip

mother, Autumn, had been cordial with him. But now, even

“Am I that embarrassing