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.

completely healed. These days, she could walk on her own. As soon as she could walk, she insisted Grace teach her how to make a puff of

had been in 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 uncomfortable as if something had bitten

leave in the future, would Brian miss the

She wouldn’t allow Grace

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

faint surge of anger rising within her, but

and Grace had no choice but to go to the

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

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

off. After around twenty minutes, she suddenly heard Louise shouting from the

jolted awake, not even having time to

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

move!” Grace

and with a loud crash, the

“Ah!”

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

appeared on the top of her

foot okay?” Louise

the bathroom and rinsed her foot with cold water for a while. Blisters began to form on the top of her

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

minor injury,” Grace

mock her and accuse her of playing the sympathy card

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

Grace. To her surprise, Brian unexpectedly said he would

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

stared blankly momentarily, then quickly reminded herself not to entertain any

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

suddenly raced. Was he genuinely

moment, she realized she was

even glance at

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

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in her heart and shook her head, saying, “No.”

heart sank to the