30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband novel Chapter 4

Seeing Estrella appear like this, Jason's brows slightly furrowed.

Serene, initially startled, rose from her chair and greeted Estrella with a smile that seemed to light up the room. "Hey, Estrella."-

Noting the lunchbox in Estrella's hands, Serene's grin widened as she said, "Came to deliver Jason's lunch, huh?"

Then, turning to Jason with an accommodating smile, Serene said, "Jason, since Estrella has brought lunch, let's skip going out to eat. It's not every day Estrella visits the office. You should spend some time with her."

Serene's understanding demeanor was almost as if she were Jason’s wife, not Estrella. It seemed as though the opportunity to eat the lunch Estrella brought was a gracious concession from Serene herself.

Estrella, feigning indifference, retorted, "Serene, either let Jason go against his father and get a divorce, or throw the evidence of your affair with Jason in my face. Quit the passive-aggressive act. It’s so disgusting."

If Serene had been more capable, Estrella might have given her some credit. But as it stood, Estrella couldn't bring herself to respect such mediocrity.

Hearing Estrella's disdain, Serene's face was a portrait of awkwardness as she explained, "Estrella, it's not what you think between Jason and me. We're just discussing work."

After her explanation, Serene’s eyes dimmed as she added, "I'll leave you two to chat. I'll step out."

As the door closed behind Serene, Estrella approached the desk, setting down the lunchbox with an audible thud. She pulled out a chair opposite Jason and sat down as if nothing was out of the ordinary. "Kristin asked me to bring you lunch."

Jason slammed down some documents on the desk and asked with a chilly edge, "Estrella, can't you think for yourself for once?"

Estrella silently watched him, her gaze piercing. His demeanor towards Serene had been completely different.

Indeed, when you weren't liked, everything you did or said would be wrong. Even bringing him food, even being alive was like a mistake.

After a long stare, Estrella leaned back in the chair and said coolly, "When it comes to our situation, I don't have a say. Your parents' word is law to me, and I can't defy them."

She was not only unable to defy Jason's parents, but she was also terrified of her own mother's tears and guilt-trips, urging Estrella to be obedient and good.

But then again, Landon had been decent to her.

When they got married, Landon set strict rules for Jason: he couldn't ask for a divorce, he couldn't betray her, and he had to do his best to make the marriage work. Otherwise, he would be kicked out of the Nelson family, and all the wealth and family business would belong to her.