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.

to

before I leave," he said

"What? Before you leave?

coaxing like one soothing a child. "We should have,

asked, her brow

her chest grew. It Couldn’t be what she feared

was meant to stay behind in the Santiagos’ residence at the end of the

could she come for a banquet and

definitely

two people she once held close. With her health and her bond with Bernice, do you think she

rubbed her temples, weighing his words. "What if

he countered gently. "And besides, I’ll

him. "The summit? You said

Davis admitted. "With you staying to spend time with Grandma, it wouldn’t sit right for me to remain idle. I might as well

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

explanation was logical, but it left Jessica’s

already come to terms with him not traveling, and now...this sudden change unsettled her

"Then..?"

you stay back while I come to pick you when

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

stomach and no proper arrangements for

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

a tantrum, but she had been the

she had cornered herself, carefully hitting her feet with

breath, she forced herself

Allen Group and his growth, she took a deep

you coming

summit. I will be going with

There was no doubt he had

pretending

mean you

of his nose in guilt. He had made this

book the flight. We

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