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.

expression turned more

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

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

came to mind. But then something sparked in her eyes—a playful

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

looked up

Bella asked, blinking at

nearly choked on her own breath. That was the last question she expected from anyone—especially Bella.

know if he’s worthy? And what if everything I do for him... turns

suddenly

Bella, then said

now, he’s

She couldn’t deny the truth. She had seen his sincerity, his effort, his

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

sighed again, but uncertainty still lingered in

leaned back, rubbing her temples. Her body was screaming

really need to go home," she muttered, smiling

then, her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen—it was Davis. She

yet?" His calm, steady voice came through

Jessica smirked.

"What? Missing me already?"

faint smile

A soft chuckle.

allowed to?"

feel

about being tired—not out loud. She’d always carried her pain quietly, staying strong for

your way of asking me to come

his humor right now. She had just said she was

missing something?"

pick up my

heart flutter a little. She looked at

worry. I’ll be done soon. Just need to make sure a patient is stable

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