Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 20: Are you scared?

"Fight? Is it even possible?" He muttered more to himself than to Jessica. He would love to but the will to fight had long been extinguished when he discovered he lost the use of his legs.

From the moment he woke up he knew he had been defeated, he had become a pawn in another person's game, he has lost all essence of existence and is now just a shadow of himself — the pain, the betrayal, the scorn and mockery had all taken a toll on him because of a single reason, he is crippled, disabled and never to walk again.

He don't want to imagine himself showing up at an event seated in a wheelchair —the stares, the glare, the scorn and mockery of the people that once looked up to him, he wouldn't dare imagine what it would look like.

He glanced briefly at the lady seated beside him clamouring to assist him, he smiled mockingly—it must be a joke, an expensive joke. He sighed deeply "If wishes could come true easily everyone would have what they want." He said helplessly.

Jessica nodded "You are right. But one needs to try Davis, if you don't dare how do you win?" She asked.

Davis don't want to bother himself answering the question. It is clearly impossible for a loser with no extra card to turn the table.

disability. No matter how he wanted to believe this lady, it is not possible even though he wanted

about me rather worry more about yourself because this marriage is a sham that needs to end", he said. His tone cold and devoid

reasonable but just like before he had totally shut her out. Jessica shrugged her shoulders "It really

her

of amusement on her lips and mischief in her eyes, Davis breathe hitched as he drew back to avoid her but was trapped in between her

as she watched Davis with interest. She didn't bother to unravel the meaning behind his changing expression, but rather it was more pleasing

in surprise as his hand flew to his mouth to stop him from screaming out, the driver slammed the brake on impulse. "Am sorry Sir" he quickly apologized. Jessica couldn't believe it, her eyes widened like saucer, leaving her stupefied as she struggled to process wat had just happened. Her heart racing uncontrollably, her face reddened as

he struggled to gather his composure. He couldn't believe his action, though it was brief but he felt drawn in to the kiss. He wished he had continued but then his reasoning prevailed.

hide her embarrassment. She had really lost to Davis and in a most embarrassing way she never thought of. She glared at him furiously. It was her first kiss and she lost it just that

bad choice of his to stay away from this forced bride of his. He had always felt she was a thick

would have instructed the driver to return back to the mansion but tnen she must honour this visit. She released a sharp breathe to relieve herself, she rested her