Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 187: First Step...

The day started without anything unusual. The weather was bright and calm, and the tabloids were filled with news from around the world.

Jessica couldn’t wake up early. She had spent most of the night working on her designs, so much that Davis got worried and had to force her to leave her desk.

Davis woke up earlier, taking a moment to watch the sleeping woman beside him. Afterward, he left the bed, prepared breakfast, and headed to the bathroom for a quick shower.

Although they lived in a large compound with many maids and staff, they had arranged their life in such a way that it felt like they lived alone — just the two of them.

Making breakfast had become Davis’s personal duty. He had added it to his schedule because it gave him pride and joy. Meanwhile, the staff handled the other main meals.

With his movements much better now and less pain, he didn’t feel bothered anymore. With practiced ease, breakfast was ready in no time.

The delicious smell of freshly baked sausage rolls, oatmeal, tea, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes filled the air. The fragrance stirred Jessica awake.

"This is truly the best way to wake someone up," she muttered as she slowly opened her eyes.

Davis, sitting by the window, noticed her stirring and rolled his wheelchair over to her. It was a scene that made it seem like he was looking after a sleepy child.

"Are you sure?" he asked, his lips curling into a smile.

Jessica nodded sleepily. Davis glanced at her messy hair and puffy face — clear signs she had stayed up late — and sighed softly.

get, then?" he asked, grinning

her brows, pretending to think hard. "I’ll answer after I hit the bathroom," she smirked, throwing off the covers and walking into the

moment before he pulled

waited for, though he once thought it would never come. His heart raced, filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and hope. He was ready for

in casual clothes. She had decided to work from home today. With only four

she had already instructed Richard to keep her movements

asked lightly,

and nodded. "Working from home, hitting the gym, restoring health, and meditating — isn’t that a perfect day?" she said with a

like a full schedule

face him, her expression serious. "Finally ready to do it?"

deep breath, meeting her eyes. He wasn’t fully confident, but her steady gaze warmed his heart. It felt like

Slowly, he nodded.

be afraid of getting hurt," she

out loud at the image her

It’s just me trying to take my first steps. You seem more nervous

he was right. "Shouldn’t I be worried? What if you hurt yourself badly?" she replied, trying to hide her

badly, it’s no big deal. Aren’t you here to heal me?"

hurt yourself, you’ll be the one in pain, not me!" she puffed up

on your pretty face. Just a kiss will be enough to keep me from falling.

think about it," she shot back. She couldn’t believe how shameless he had become. Sometimes