Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 380: The situation doesn’t allow it...

There was a light tap on the door before it eased open. Jessica lifted her eyes, and they locked with Davis, who had stepped into the room.

"You’re back," she greeted softly.

Davis gave a slight nod, but his expression seemed distant, heavy with something unsaid.

Jessica’s brow furrowed. "What is the problem?" she asked, sensing his unusual demeanor.

Davis sighed and lowered himself onto the bed beside her. Jessica shifted closer, her gaze searching and probing into his face.

"You need to see your grandmother," he said quietly.

Her heart skipped. "What happened?" she asked, her chest tightening in trepidation.

"Bernice and Cassandra have been sanctioned for their evil acts."

"Jessica blinked, startled. "Sanctioned? What kind of sanction?" Her heart raced as she held his gaze, needing clarity.

"Their ties with the Santiago family have been severed. No doubt Grandma must be feeling terrible about it," Davis explained.

His voice carried resolve, yet the weight of the decision was clear in his tone.

He might have insisted on justice for his wife, but he wasn’t blind to the toll it had taken on Lady Matilda.

After he left the pool and returned to the banquet hall, Lady Matilda had been out of sight. Without much thinking, he was certain she had returned to her room.

Jessica’s thoughts raced. "Is this because of the incident at the pool?" she asked.

"Partly. But more than that...it’s the law of the Santiago family. One does not plot another’s death. Being found guilty of such an act means their bond must be broken, no exceptions." His tone was serious, almost solemn.

"Jessica exhaled slowly. "What a heavy law."

Her gaze softened with concern. "Do you think she’ll be alright?" her voice laced with worry.

Davis shrugged lightly. He couldn’t say for certain, but he knew one thing: he didn’t regret his choice.

he would still choose to protect Jessica, get revenge for her,

her before I

eyes widened. "What? Before you leave? Aren’t we

shoulder gently, his voice low and coaxing like one soothing a child. "We should have, but right now the situation

asked, her brow

It

the

she come for a banquet and end up living in the Santiagos’

definitely mission

she once held close. With her health and her bond with Bernice, do you think she wouldn’t feel grief?

her temples, weighing his words.

countered gently. "And besides, I’ll

gaze snapped to him. "The summit? You said

admitted. "With you staying to spend time with Grandma, it wouldn’t sit right

convince Jessica to stay back here in the Santiagos’ residence, maybe he would be more at peace knowing

logical, but it left Jessica’s spirit

had already come to terms with him not traveling,

"Then..?"

you stay back while I come to pick you when I

think we can travel together? I need a change of environment,"

good suggestion, but then with a heavy stomach and

his eyes softening. "Baby, you aren’t fit for traveling now. If it was a few months back that idea would have

to protest, maybe even throw a tantrum, but

felt as though she had cornered herself, carefully hitting

she forced herself to

for the Allen

you coming back?"

the summit. I will be going with

There was no doubt he had other plans. "Does that mean

with raised brow, pretending not to

that mean you are

nose in guilt. He had made

to book the flight.

gasped. "Ah!