Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 24: You can have a taste...

"How come she is the only one poisoned when we all had the same drink brought in by the maid of the Brown family?" Jessica queried her gaze cold and devoid of emotion as she stared intently at Risa lying on the couch with pain not missing the fear and guilt swirling in her eyes as she averted her gaze.

"How do I feel that we are invited here to be poisoned to death by the Brown family?", she clipped.

George Brown frowned at her statement. "Jessica! What are you trying to say?" He boomed with anger.

Jessica glanced at him, her eyes cold and indifferent "Dad, am I wrong? Why don’t we invite the police to investigate this poisoning and get the culprit arrested to prove your sincerity?" Risa’s heart skipped a beat as Jessica glanced at her briefly.

She had known this sister of hers to be quiet and inexperienced but now it seems she had underestimated her or may be she had been pretending all the while. Her face paled as a thought crossed her mind —a thought she dare not admit but how else could this table had turned over?

She needs to meet Marina but if she does she might blow her cover. Risa doesn’t want to take chances. With no idea coming forth, she decided to play it by the ear.

"Dad, there ...is no need to... invite the police. I only ...need to be in the... hospital for testing and.... and ... medication." She quivered while her body trembled with pain.

She dare not encourage the invitation of the police. She had taken her time to plan this out meticulously and never expected anything to go wrong.

"Inviting the police isn’t necessary, this is just a family gathering and I believe it can be resolved amicably", he said indifferently.

He glanced briefly at Risa and couldn’t help but frown but as soon as he opened his mouth to speak Jessica’s cold voice made him pause.

"Dad, you might not have felt it necessary to invite the police but then a food poisoning incident happening when we the Allen’s pays a visit isn’t that a stain on our name? So, I have invited the police for proper investigation so as to clear our name", she said indifferently.

they felt a cold shiver run down their spine, getting the police involved will not favour the Brown family. Risa couldn’t hold up her gaze

the absence of the maid who had served the drinks she sighed briefly in relief. With the maid gone there is no evidence left she mused

up at her statement, seriously admitting to be an Allen wasn’t in his expectations. He glanced at Ethan

He is not a fool and the years he spent in the mall isn’t a joke. Though, he looked oblivious of the situation. He had a sinking feeling that Risa had a hand in this situation and if the police comes to investigate... She might not

George began but Ethan voice filtered through making him stop. "Our madam said invite the police, so Mr. Brown the police

"Thank you Ethan and as far as I know anyone found guilty is liable to be charged with fourteen years imprisonment or a life imprisonment for administering drug

she became frantic as she screamed at Jessica with anger. She was furious, she had been pushed too far

is still fine, Isn’t

icy. Ethan was fuming with rage, the temperature of the room dropped several degrees

was exactly the result Jessica was expecting. She wanted an open confession, an acknowledgment of her evil plot, a proof of

a calculated step towards her making

echoed in the room with Risa clutching her ears tightly, she did not expect the weak Jessica to get physical and with such a strong force. She glared at Jessica. "How dare you insult my

and as

time stood still, hearts skipped beats as a side table landed on Risa’s leg and the sound of bone breaking echoed through the room. "You can have a taste of being crippled temporarily so that next time you don’t run your mouth". Jessica said coldly dropping the side

her with surprise. It felt refreshing having someone defend you, his lips curled up unconsciously "Seems she is just as ruthless as a mafia", he thought. This adds to another reason why he will give this marriage a trial, just a trial, he

leg that is trembling from the impact of the side table. Clara hurriedly held her hand "Doctor, quickly

Jessica rising his hand to strike her "George Brown, you may not wish

possible." She instructed as she grabbed the handle of Davis wheelchair and walked towards the door leaving everyone stunned. At the door, she paused briefly to glance at Risa "Sister, we will meet again

provide a first aid for Risa. Clara issued orders as the doctor tried to stretch her leg, a pack of ice placed on her cheeks to ease the burning sensations from being slapped severally. She doubt if she will not buy hearing aid. With the pain in her stomach intensifying, she cried in pains. This time her tears rolled down her