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.

walk on her own. As soon as she could walk, she insisted Grace teach her how

the study accompanying Brian while he worked. Seeing Brian frequently indulging in meals every few days, the thought that Grace had prepared

in the future, would Brian miss

She wouldn’t allow Grace to leave any trace in

why don’t you

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

choice but

accidents, Grace practically guided Louise through the process, explaining as

and Grace felt a sense of relief. She helped Louise to the living room to rest.

on the sofa and began to doze off. After around twenty minutes, she suddenly

not even having time to put on her

she saw Louise opening the oven door and getting ready to

move!” Grace shouted.

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

“Ah!”

on the top of Grace’s foot.

red marks appeared on the top of her foot.

your foot okay?” Louise exclaimed

her foot with cold water for a while. Blisters began to form on the

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the injuries on Grace’s foot, Melvin

it’s just a minor injury,” Grace

and accuse her of playing the sympathy card again. She would rather not

out his phone and dialed Brian

Grace. To her surprise, Brian unexpectedly

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

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

She watched as

Was he

she realized she was completely

glance at

Louise from head to toe before

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her heart and shook her head, saying,

sank to