Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 174

Chapter 174: Is he worth my sacrifice?

Why did they do that to you?" Bella asked, her voice shaking with emotion.

Ethan looked away. The words were stuck in his throat. After a few seconds, he sighed softly.

"I’m used to it," he said quietly.

Bella’s heart ached at his response.

"Does Davis know?" she asked.

Ethan hesitated for a moment. He seemed to be weighing his answer carefully.

"He doesn’t know the full story," he finally said. "He always gave me enough money, so they didn’t have a reason to complain. But since his accident... my income hasn’t been stable."

"I’m sorry. I was the one who pushed you into coming here," Bella said softly, guilt heavy in her voice.

But to her surprise, Ethan shook his head.

"I would have come anyway. Sooner or later... I always do."

~Back to Present~

After sharing her experience with Jessica, Bella’s shoulders slumped.

She didn’t want Ethan to go through that kind of pain. No one should. But he didn’t want to be a burden to anyone either. So he chose to carry the pain on his own.

Jessica sat there, her body tense. It felt like she had been dropped into a room full of ice.

She remembered now—how reluctant Ethan had looked when Davis asked him to return home so as to keep an eye on situations outside. It made sense now. The mansion had been his safe place, his escape from all that suffering.

She never imagined he had been going through so much in silence.

"No wonder he caught your eye," Jessica murmured with a smirk.

Bella blushed instantly.

turned

helping him isn’t the hard part. The real question is—do you think he’s worth your sacrifice? And more importantly...

how hard life is, a person must take the first step if

mind. But then something sparked in her

"Sister-in-law?" she called gently.

up

your sacrifice?" Bella asked, blinking at her

from anyone—especially Bella. Silently she repeated the question

that?" Jessica muttered. "How do I know if he’s worthy? And

forehead, suddenly feeling the weight of

glanced at Bella, then said

now, he’s worth

honest answer. She couldn’t deny the truth.

about the future? She didn’t know. That wasn’t something she could

a small nod. She understood. Matters of the heart don’t come with clear answers or guarantees. You simply take it one step at a

but uncertainty still

rubbing her temples. Her body

really need to go

at the screen—it was Davis. She picked up the

calm, steady

Jessica smirked.

"What? Missing me already?"

could imagine his faint smile on the

A soft chuckle.

not allowed

course you are. But honestly, I’m dead tired. I feel like I can’t even walk after standing for so

surprised herself. She never thought she’d be the type to complain about being tired—not out loud. She’d always carried her pain quietly, staying

asking me to come pick you up?"

keep up with his humor right now. She had just said she was tired. When had she

missing

pick up

word "wife" from him made her heart flutter a little. She looked at

make sure

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