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.

still choose to protect Jessica, get revenge for her,

go see her before I

"What? Before you leave? Aren’t we

drew her into his arms, his hand patting her shoulder gently, his voice low and coaxing like

not?" Jessica asked,

her chest grew. It Couldn’t be

meant to stay behind in the Santiagos’ residence

for a banquet and end up living in

definitely mission

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

her temples, weighing his words. "What if

"And

him. "The summit? You

Grandma, it wouldn’t sit right for me to remain idle. I might as well use the

already said he wouldn’t be going for the summit, if he could convince Jessica to stay back here in the Santiagos’ residence, maybe he would

logical, but

not traveling, and now...this sudden change

"Then..?"

you stay back while I come to pick you when

together? I need

This was a good suggestion, but then with a heavy stomach

head, his eyes softening. "Baby, you aren’t fit for traveling now. If it

maybe even throw a tantrum, but she had been

had cornered herself, carefully hitting

forced herself

how important it was for the Allen Group and his

are you coming

will be going

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

queried with raised brow, pretending

that mean you are leaving

rubbed the bridge of his nose in guilt.

the flight.

gasped. "Ah! Four