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.

injury had almost completely healed. These days, she could walk on her own. As soon as she could walk, she insisted Grace teach her how to make

the study accompanying Brian while he worked. Seeing Brian frequently indulging in meals every few days, the thought that Grace had prepared all of these made her feel

were to leave in the future, would Brian

it very risky. She wouldn’t

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

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

Grace had no choice but to go to the kitchen

potential accidents, Grace practically guided Louise through the process, explaining as she worked while Louise

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

began to doze off. After around

having time to put

the kitchen, she saw Louise opening the oven door and getting

Grace

startled, shook the baking tray, and with a loud crash, the tray

“Ah!”

top of Grace’s

red marks appeared on the top of her

Louise exclaimed

foot with cold water for a while. Blisters began

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Melvin. Seeing the injuries on Grace’s foot, Melvin anxiously said, “I’ll call Mr. Brian right away.”

need, it’s just a minor injury,” Grace stopped

playing the sympathy card again. She

Grace’s words, Melvin had already taken out his phone and dialed Brian to inform him.

her surprise,

hanging up the phone, Melvin said reassuringly, “See, Mr.

quickly reminded herself not to entertain any illusions.

in the living room. She watched as he hurriedly entered, not even bothering to close the car door.

raced. Was he genuinely concerned about her?

the next moment, she realized she was completely wrong.

glance at her but went straight to

toe before asking, “How

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her heart and shook her head,

to the bottom.