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.”

he called her name, she

of ice water had been poured over him-chilled to the

little brat, playing games with

frustrated toss of the towel, Jason wrapped Estrella in his arms,

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

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

he couldn’t bear to wake her. Instead, he tenderly carried her back to the center of the bed, tucked her in,

deeper into sleep. As for Jason,

when she wanted to share his bed, and all the tricks she’d tried. Now, she

Stretching, she reached for her phone by the pillow and joked, “Oh right, I think I might have ‘slept’ you last night. I owe you a tip.”

Jason’s expression darken further.

one word from him made Estrella pause. “Wait. No,

Jason rolled over and pulled her into

bathroom serenade from the night before. “It wasn’t to tease you, I swear. I’m just exhausted. If you want, I can step on the scale

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

villagers had gone all out with a hearty spread. She reassured them, advising them to seek medical care and check-ups when necessary. She promised that

arriving at Nelson International and seeing Drew and the other two secretaries loading gifts

suggesting, “Maybe you should

years ago, things might have been strained, but at least her mother, Autumn, had been cordial with him. But now, even Autumn’s warmth had cooled, and her father was never a fan. What was the point in Jason’ going?

at her coldly. “Am I that embarrassing