Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 301: He is still my husband

Bella darted up the steps, her feet barely touching the ground, and threw her arms around Jessica in a heartfelt embrace. The hug was warm, intense, and filled with emotion. When she finally pulled back, her eyes sparkled with unshed tears, and she studied Jessica carefully, as though seeing her for the first time.

"You actually healed him... just like you said you would," Bella whispered, her voice thick with emotion.

Jessica offered her a soft smile, but said nothing. There were times when words weren’t needed—this was one of them.

To Bella, it felt unreal. Jessica had always been a friend, but in moments like this, it seemed God had specially destined her to be part of their lives.

She had saved Davis once as a child, saved and harbored Bella during her accident and taken her in like family, and now, she had saved her brother’s legs. Her brother could walk again.

Bella was overwhelmed by the magnitude of it all, and yet, no words could fully express her gratitude.

She opened her mouth, then closed it again, lost in the enormity of what she felt.

"Stupid girl," Jessica teased with a small grin, lightly pinching her cheeks. "Is it worth shedding tears? Besides, shouldn’t you be congratulating him for being bold enough to receive treatment?"

Jessica’s tone was light, but her gaze shifted subtly to Davis, who stood behind them with a small, amused smile on his face.

"I know he did well," Bella admitted, swiping her eyes. "But if you weren’t there in the picture, he wouldn’t have?

Jessica raised a brow. "It’s okay. He’s still my husband, don’t forget."

Bella chuckled, her mood lifting. "You don’t have to plaster it all over my single face."

From the hallway, Ethan appeared just in time to hear the last line, causing Davis to smirk.

out of the way? My wife’s legs are aching

guard. Her face flushed a deep red as she spun around quickly, clearly flustered.

unison,

hers, but she

a terrifying moment, Bella saw the floor rushing toward her and braced herself for the impact, quietly shutting her

"Ouch," came a hiss.

eyes flew open and met Ethan’s. His chest heaved as he held her tightly, a mix of fear and relief etched

she shrieked, still flustered, her concern bubbling into anger as she stood up. "Are you trying to die?! Do you think I’d forgive you if something

time

exchanged a knowing glance, the corners

Bella," Jessica said with an exaggerated sigh, "shouldn’t your first line of action

"Are you really my

saying—saving lives

had a lot to do this morning. And now, thanks to you, he’s temporarily out of commission. How do you

from the floor and guided him

on his arm, their eyes met again. There was a

ease, a newfound lightness in his steps. Davis

silence at first, accompanied by light-hearted chatter. Bella and Ethan exchanged banter while Davis updated Jessica on a few scheduled meetings. The domesticity of it all—the warmth, the simplicity—was something Davis

He glanced at his

as well. "Be careful," she said

squeezing her shoulder before brushing his lips against hers in a kiss that held more than just affection—it held

Have a

from Jessica’s private garage pulled up smoothly in front of the mansion. Another vehicle—sleek, black, and imposing—waited for Jessica and Bella. Davis’s signature car, known among his circle as the Aquila Phantom, led the convoy. It was a symbol