Falling for My Contractual Wife

Chapter 28

Melvin Duncan recounted the incident to Grace Sherman.

After Grace listened, a sudden pang gripped her heart, indicating that Louise Adkins suspected her identity.

After expressing gratitude to Melvin, Grace returned to her room.

Not long after, there was a sudden knock on the door. Thinking it might be Melvin, Grace opened the door.

Upon seeing the figure standing at the door, Grace was taken aback. “How did you come back?”

“What’s wrong? This is my home. Why wouldn’t I come back?” Brian Francis expressed displeasure at her reaction.

Grace parted her lips as if to speak, contemplating her words, but in the end, she merely replied with an “Oh.” Seeing him still standing at the doorway, she inquired, “Is there something you need?”

The man stared at her face for a few seconds. Not having seen her for five days, she seemed to have a better complexion than before, with a bit more flesh on her face, suggesting she hadn’t been doing much physical work at her brother’s place.

“Nothing much, just asking about your brother’s health, he replied.

Grace paused momentarily, then chuckled, “Mr. Brian, this is the first time you’ve shown concern for my brother’s health.”

“What? Are you implying that I don’t care enough about your family?” Brian’s expression darkened.

“No, how could I dare? Thanks to you, my brother is doing fine. Right now, I hope that our contract, as promised, ends on time. That way, my brother’s health could start getting better.”

Upon hearing her mention the contract, Brian felt an inexplicable sense of annoyance weighing on his mind.

However, Grace didn’t provide him with further opportunities for trouble. She issued a dismissal, “It’s alright, I’ll rest for now. Goodbye.”

She promptly shut the door.

Suddenly, Brian felt a surge of suppressed anger,

“What’s with this woman’s attitude?‘ he pondered.

Thinking about how he dropped his work and rushed back upon receiving Melvin’s call, only to face her cold gaze, he felt foolish about his actions.

forcefully pounded on her door.

the door open.

you irritated?” Brain remarked.

you have something to say? Please

you still want the money?”

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Chapter 28

threatening words, Grace immediately composed herself but silently cursed him in

to the study,” he demanded.

followed behind him, entering the study.

away. Grace sat nearby, casually picking up a

her flipping through the book startled him, causing him to

few times, and shortly after, several sheets of paper

she was holding and looked

Brian said, walking over and handing

sudden pain

Though merely a few light sheets of paper,

was better; she could get used to this feeling in advance.

Grace earnestly read through the words

600 thousand dollars, the agreement also included a gift of a

past, but things were different now. Considering her future of raising a child alone, having a place to live meant she wouldn’t have

bowed her head low as Brian towered over her, yet he

for a while, Brian sarcastically remarked, “What’s this? Do you have any objections to this divorce agreement? If you

she murmured.

felt her voice was ethereal, almost elusive

you’re so generous. Apart from the 600 thousand dollars, you’ve also given me two property sets. I’m overjoyed. and ready to sign right

meticulously signed her name. Her handwriting was neat, yet it took almost all of her strength to do so.

done?” she

actions, Subconsciously ignoring emotions he shouldn’t have, he sarcastically remarked, “I thought you were so dignified. Back then, when I gave you bags and jewelry, you never used them. Now it seems

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wouldn’t accept the houses. Proudly turning away, he expected her to decline. However, her response caught him off guard.

mistaken in belleving that he

suppressed her heartache and smiled, saying, “You’re right. Since it’s a gift from Mr. Brian,

lips curved into a mocking smirk. “We’ll see about your performance.”

off, leaving Grace exhaustedly slumped onto the

In the afternoon.