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.

her own. As soon as she could walk, she insisted Grace teach her how to make a puff of pastry.

few days, the thought that Grace had prepared all of these made her feel uncomfortable as if something had bitten

to leave in the future, would Brian miss the things

such thoughts, she considered it very risky. She wouldn’t

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 recovered?”

clenched her fist, a faint surge of anger rising within her, but she maintained her composure, smiling

no choice but to go to the kitchen and

through the process, explaining as she worked

placed the well–made pastries in the oven, and Grace felt a sense of relief. She helped

down on the sofa and began to doze off. After around twenty minutes, she suddenly heard Louise shouting from the kitchen, “Grace!

jolted awake, not even having time to

saw Louise opening the oven door and getting

Grace shouted.

tray, and with a loud crash, the tray fell

“Ah!”

hot baking tray landed on the top of Grace’s foot. Grace gasped, quickly kicking

of bright red marks appeared on the

Louise

while. Blisters began to form on the top of her foot at a visibly rapid

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commotion in the kitchen alarmed Melvin. Seeing the injuries on Grace’s foot, Melvin anxiously said,

just a minor

came back, he would mock her and accuse her of playing the sympathy card again. She would rather not let this

had already taken out his phone and dialed Brian

call right in front of Grace. To her surprise, Brian unexpectedly

reassuringly, “See, Mr. Brian is still concerned about you.”

stared blankly momentarily, then quickly reminded herself not

living room. She watched as he hurriedly entered, not even

he

next moment, she realized she was

as Brian entered, he didn’t even glance at her but

head to toe before asking, “How are you?

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heart

to the bottom.