Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 166: You are doing great...

By the time they returned to the mansion, the sky was painted in shades of orange and golden. The sun was slowly setting, casting long shadows across the driveway. Their car moved gently toward the front of the mansion and rolled to a stop at the entrance. They all sighed deeply in relief.

It had been a long and stressful day, and everyone was tired. The driver stepped out and walked to the trunk to bring out the wheelchair. Davis looked at the chair and sighed deeply. So many thoughts filled his mind. Will I ever stand on my own again? he wondered. How long will I have to keep waiting for someone to help me out of the car?

Slowly, Davis was helped into the wheelchair. Jessica took hold of the handles and gently pushed him into the house.

Once they got to the bedroom, she dropped her bag on the nightstand and slumped onto the bed. Her feet ached, her head throbbed slightly making her brows furrowed. "It must be pain from the tears I shed earlier", She murmured to herself.

Her hand slowly massaging her temples in a slow, circular motion, her mind lost in a brief thought. She let out a small laugh, then whispered, "I think I’ve been crying too much lately."

Davis nodded. "That’s true. But not surprising—you’re starting to feel like a human again."

Jessica sat up and glared at him. "Was I not human before?" she asked, her voice filled with annoyance.

Davis chuckled, amused. "Don’t take it personal. I just mean you’ve become more... he paused briefly searching for the proper word ...emotional lately. Now, go take your bath so you can rest."

Jessica sighed and lay back on the bed for a moment. Then suddenly, a name popped into her mind. She sat up quickly, grabbed her bag from the bedside table, and pulled out her phone. She scrolled through her contacts until she saw the name she was looking for—The Dean. Her finger hovered over the number for a few seconds. She knew that if she didn’t call immediately, she might lose the courage to do so.

The phone rang for a few seconds before a male voice came through. "Hello, Dr. Sica," the Dean greeted politely.

"Hello, I’m calling to check on Matilda Santiago. I want to know how she responded to the prescription I sent. Did she have any side effects? It’s important to know which treatment works best for her and suits her body."

Dean sighed. "It would be better if I send you her reports and the real-time health data. That way, you

though he couldn’t see her. "Alright. Please send them to me." She thanked him and ended the call. She closed her eyes for a while gathering her thoughts while

made a few corrections, and updated some recommendations. Then she sent the revised

she finally set her phone down, she noticed Davis watching her closely. He rested his chin on his hand, his

is it?" she asked,

smile, "you

quickly, trying to hide her embarrassment. "Well... I should be grateful for your compliment,

stretched, and turned toward him with a serious

question for a few months. Every time she asked, it reminded him of how far he still had to go. He gave a small shrug

had seen that same response many times. "Davis," she said calmly, "you’re doing really well. For someone with your kind of injury, your recovery has been

her gaze. "You don’t understand," he murmured. "There’s still so much to do. So many responsibilities I can’t fully handle in this condition. You trying to manage it all

not easy. But you’re

her eyes. His heart softened at her words. A small smile formed

squeezed his hand.

everything properly. She cleared the center tables and pushed the nightstand to the far corner of the room. Then, she spread a thick mat on the floor to cushion and support Davis during the session. After that, she brought out a strong chair with wide, comfortable armrests. A cane was placed beside it, within reach, in case it was needed later. She double-checked everything—making sure

stood and glanced around

"Let’s begin," she said softly. Slowly, she helped him sit down on the chair. Davis closed his eyes briefly, then took a deep breath. He seemed calm, but Jessica could

steps they had practiced over the last few weeks. Her voice was soft, patient, and full of encouragement. "Take your time," she reminded him, "we’re

and movement. Davis tried to lift one foot, then the other, following her instructions closely.

more strength, where Davis felt pain, and which areas were numb. She also noted his feedback, listening to his every word with