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.

of his inability and disability. No matter how he wanted to believe this lady, it is not possible even though he wanted to try, he wanted to turn the

because this marriage is a sham that needs to end", he said. His tone cold and devoid of

she had thought they will reach a concensus that will help them work out something reasonable but

her briefly "Not

Davis breathe hitched as he drew back to avoid her but was

Jessica asked, a smile tugging at her lips as she watched Davis with interest. She didn't bother to unravel the meaning behind his changing expression, but rather it was more pleasing

unwittingly fell on her rosy lips "Why not kiss her to make her shut up?" He thought. Before he could realize himself he leaned in and kissed her lips, time stood still. Ethan's mouth widened 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 she traced her finger

from her. "You talk too much", he muttered, his voice hoarse 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. He shouldn't have any contact with Jessica. But seeing

a most embarrassing way she never thought of. She glared at him furiously. It was her first kiss and she

of his to stay away from this forced bride of his. He had always felt she was a thick skinned lady but it seems he is underestimating her. May

tnen she must honour this visit. She released