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.

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 pastry.

Brian frequently indulging in meals every few days, the thought that Grace had prepared all of

Grace were to leave in the future,

such thoughts, she considered it very risky. She wouldn’t allow Grace to leave any trace in his heart.

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

surge of anger rising within her, but she maintained her composure, smiling as she said, “I can walk

the kitchen, and Grace had no choice but

guided Louise through the process, explaining as

they placed the well–made pastries in the oven, and Grace felt a

After around twenty minutes, she suddenly heard Louise shouting

time to put on

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

Grace

and with a loud crash, the tray fell to the

“Ah!”

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

rows of bright red marks appeared on

Louise exclaimed

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

0

on Grace’s foot,

a minor injury,” Grace

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

his phone and

To her surprise, Brian unexpectedly said he would come back

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

momentarily, then quickly reminded

watched as he hurriedly entered, not even bothering

raced. Was he genuinely

realized she was completely wrong.

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

to toe before asking, “How are you?

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Chapter 20

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

heart sank to the bottom.