Falling for My Contractual Wife

Chapter 20

As expected, on the other end of the phone, Daisy exchanged a few symbolic pleasantries before getting straight to the point. “Grace, your brother doesn’t have enough money to cover his medical expenses this month. Can you lend him some money?”

Daisy’s straightforward words left Grace feeling a sense of unease.

In the past, she didn’t have a job, but Brian would provide her with a monthly allowance. Having grown

accustomed to frugality, she managed to save a considerable amount of money. So, whenever Daisy asked her

money, she always gave it without hesitation.

for

However, now, although Brian provided her with a monthly allowance, her recent expenses for taking care of Louise had been substantial. As a result, she did not save much money.

Moreover, with a child on the way, there were even more expenses to consider in the future.

Daisy didn’t hear an immediate agreement from her, and she became anxious. “What’s wrong? Don’t you want to lend the money anymore?”

“Mom, I’ve been going to the hospital often lately, and I don’t have much money left,” Grace stated, pursing her lips and speaking solemnly.

Daisy didn’t even listen to the words “going to the hospital.” All she heard was her saying she didn’t have any money.

“You married into such a wealthy family; how could you possibly be short on money? Even if Brian only supported you for three years, he wouldn’t mistreat you during that time!” she said harshly.

“I know you’ve always been prideful. Have you rejected all the things he gave you? Here’s the deal: if you don’t give me money, just pick any item he has gifted you over the years and give it to me,” Daisy said, adding a sarcastic remark, “Dealing with ungrateful people is a real challenge!”

Grace’s heart grew cold, and she didn’t want to argue with Daisy anymore. “How much?” she asked.

“Two thousand dollars,” Daisy replied.

“I’ll transfer it to you shortly,” Grace responded.

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Two months later, once she had persevered through, her brother would have had enough money for the surgery. Everything could come to an end, and she would also have welcomed a new beginning.

walk on her own. As soon as she could walk, she insisted Grace

few days, the thought that Grace had

leave in the future, would Brian

considered it very risky. She wouldn’t allow Grace to

struggle to cook while using crutches, Grace felt a bit uneasy. “Miss Adkins, why don’t you take a break for a while and learn after you’ve fully

her fist, a faint surge of anger rising within her, but

and Grace had no choice but

potential accidents, Grace practically guided Louise through the process,

pastries in the oven, and Grace felt a sense of relief. She helped Louise to

on the sofa and began to doze off. After around twenty minutes, she

not even having time to put

the kitchen, she saw Louise opening the oven door and getting ready to take out the baking

Grace

shook the baking tray, and with a loud

“Ah!”

top of Grace’s foot.

of bright red marks appeared on the top of her

your foot okay?” Louise exclaimed in shock.

her foot with cold water for a while.

0

on Grace’s foot, Melvin

it’s just a minor

he would mock her and accuse her of playing the sympathy

had already taken out his phone and dialed Brian to inform

made the call right in front of Grace. To her

reassuringly, “See, Mr. Brian is still concerned

momentarily, then quickly reminded herself not

She watched as he

raced. Was he

realized she

even glance at her but went

Louise from head to toe before asking, “How are you? Did you

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a sweet sensation in her heart and shook her

sank to