Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 149: Unexpected twist

Jessica observed both of them silently, her heart heavy as she watched the weight of the news settle in. "Dad, you can sit down first to calm your emotions," she said softly.

She had been preparing herself for this moment for days, thinking about how to live with this truth. Seeing them both so emotional was expected, but there was an even greater challenge ahead... Bella.

Jessica’s mind raced. She is terrified and worried about how Bella would react to this shock.

For years, she had prayed and hoped to find her family after she recovered from the accident, though she had no recollection of what they looked like.

The accident had changed so much about her—physically, mentally and emotionally—that she often wondered if Bella had even noticed. But now, she would have to face that reality. How could she even begin to explain this to Bella?

It felt like a mirage that her sworn sister and best friend whom she had saved, trained, and protected turns out to be her sister-in-law. Fate really has a way of playing tricks on people.

Then, the man she called her godfather now becomes her grandfather while she in turns switches her position to granddaughter in-law. "Quite ridiculous", she muttered under her breath.

Taking a deep breath, Jessica stood up slowly and walked to the kitchenette. She retrieved a glass of warm water and handed it to Elliot, who took it with a trembling hand. Without a word, he drank the water down in a few quick gulps, his body still tense with shock.

glass. Davis took a sip before handing it back,

His head resting against her stomach, slowly, she felt his

the outside, Jessica knew him well enough to see past the facade. Inside, he was soft, vulnerable—just like everyone else. She wouldn’t be surprised if, in this moment, he broke down in front

not difficult to accept or reject, right?" she whispered softly, her

nodded slowly against her body, his breathing deep and steady, but

brushing through his

for a little longer, feeling the tension in his body slowly begin to ease.

held her tighter, burying his face deeper into

weight of his emotions which continuously swirled like a volcano

him, the wink she’d send his way before she left, and the gentle scoldings she’d give whenever he’d ask

why she would glance around to

in secret that she was part of the Ravensdale family. The truth had been

now the lady he had planned to make his sworn sister turned out to

met her?" he thought to himself. "Why didn’t I look deeper when I found her familiar? Why hadn’t I asked more questions? Why did fate have to