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.”

her name, she only

felt as if a bucket of ice water had been

little brat, playing

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

so tired.” Then she added, “And a

course you’re cold. You didn’t cover up with

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 carried her back to the center of the bed, tucked her in, and turned off the light.

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

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

find Jason already up, giving her a look of resentment. Stretching, she reached for her phone by

made Jason’s expression darken

him made Estrella pause. “Wait.

over and pulled her into his embrace. “You

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

finished, 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 to get to Glimmering Lake before noon.” She had promised

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

arriving at Nelson International and seeing Drew and the other two secretaries loading gifts into the car did Estrella remember

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

But now,

“Am I that embarrassing to