Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 147: Results 1

~At the Hospital~

Donald and Lady Matilda Santiago both sighed in relief when Jessica agreed to take on the case—though it would be on her own terms, they are grateful for the opportunity.

Hearing her speak so calmly and with such confidence even when their name was mentioned, they were quietly impressed. She wasn’t someone that could be easily intimidate, and that surprised them.

"She’s very serious," Lady Matilda whispered to her son as they walked out of the office.

Donald nodded, then turned back to the dean. "Can we get a copy of her schedule once she sets it up? We don’t want the appointments to be too close together, but not too far apart either."

The dean nodded quickly. He understood their concern—and more importantly, he understood who they were. The Santiagos were not people to argue with. If this request made things go more smoothly, he was more than willing to comply.

"I’ll inform you once she finalizes her schedule," the dean assured.

After a few more minutes of discussion, the Santiagos thanked him and left the hospital, their guards following behind.

The dean slumped back into his chair the moment they were gone, he rubbed his forehead. He was already exhausted by this arrangement—and it hadn’t even started yet.

~Back at Jessica’s Mansion~

The late afternoon sun gently made its way to the west, painting the sky in warm gold and soft orange casting a rare beauty over the estate, touching the walls and windows of Jessica’s mansion with soft light. The day was slowly coming to an end.

Inside the gates, extra security measures were put in place. Jessica had called for an urgent family dinner, and the guards had been alerted.

The entrance was strictly monitored. CCTV cameras were adjusted to cover a wider area, making sure everyone coming in was safe and no one was followed.

resting on her thighs as she scanned

work seriously. It is said a man working seriously is handsome but for Davis watching Jessica work seriously is

asked, breaking the silence. "With an urgent family gathering?

didn’t look up at once. Instead, she gave a small smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

Sometimes I think it would be wonderful to expand this family. You know, have

Davis as perceptive as ever, knew there was more behind her words. Her eyes betrayed her.

right but you know that is

smiled again, but this time her heart wasn’t in it. In truth, her hands trembled slightly where they rested on the laptop,

be accepted. That everything would go smoothly.

two and a half hours until dinner, and Bella expected in less than one, Jessica knew she had to speak up now. She couldn’t delay any

her phone and typed out

me a favor and come to our room? There’s

setting her phone aside. Her eyes lifted slowly, settling on Davis again. He hadn’t moved,

mind raced. "How do I tell him? How do I make this sound simple? What if he gets angry? What if he thinks I’ve

her hands during surgery, had faced pain, pressure, and intense emergencies without flinching.

lot since his accident; pulling away from responsibilities, hiding behind

closer. "Babe," he said gently, but firmly. "What’s really going

throat. Air felt thin, her lungs squeezing tight. Her heart was thudding so loudly she could almost hear it

throat, trying to find the right words. "Actually... it’s not that terrible, but—can

at the door. Relief flooded her as she looked toward it. She

That knock had saved her. If it hadn’t come just then, she feared Davis’s eyes would have pierced through her and exposed every thought she was struggling

eyebrow but didn’t speak. Jessica quickly walked over and opened the