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

meals every few days,

were to leave in the future, would Brian

it very risky. She wouldn’t allow

uneasy. “Miss Adkins, why don’t you take a break for a

rising within her, but she maintained her composure,

choice but

Louise through the process, explaining as she

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

doze off. After around twenty

time to put on her shoes

the oven door and getting ready to take out the baking tray.

Grace shouted.

baking tray, and with a loud crash, the tray fell to

“Ah!”

top of Grace’s foot. Grace gasped,

rows of bright red marks appeared on the top of her

foot okay?” Louise exclaimed

and rinsed her foot with cold water for a while. Blisters began

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Grace’s foot, Melvin anxiously said,

minor injury,” Grace stopped

accuse her of playing the sympathy card again. She would rather

had already taken out his phone

her surprise,

phone, Melvin said reassuringly, “See, Mr. Brian is still concerned about

quickly reminded herself

quickly, and Grace sat barefoot in the living room. She watched as he hurriedly entered, not even bothering to

Was he genuinely concerned about

realized she was completely

as Brian entered, he didn’t even glance at her but went straight to Louise.

head to toe before asking,

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sensation in her heart and shook

to the