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.

the same situation arose again, he would still choose to protect Jessica, get revenge for her, no matter

before I leave," he

you leave?

coaxing like one

not?" Jessica asked, her brow

in her chest grew. It Couldn’t be

was meant to stay behind in the Santiagos’

a banquet and

is definitely

softly, "Grandma Matilda just lost two people she once held close. With her health and her

his words. "What if I

"And besides,

gaze snapped to him. "The summit? You said you

it through during the banquet," Davis admitted. "With you staying to spend time with Grandma, it wouldn’t sit right for me to remain idle. I might as well use the chance to attend and

convince Jessica to stay back here in the Santiagos’ residence, maybe he

logical, but it left Jessica’s spirit

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

"Then..?"

while I come to pick

together? I need a change

with a heavy stomach and no

his head, 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 she had been the one urging him to attend the summit in

had cornered herself, carefully hitting

a slow breath, she forced herself to regain her

Allen Group and his growth, she took

you coming back?" she

summit. I will be going

no doubt he had other

queried with raised brow, pretending

that mean you

nose in guilt. He had made this decision without

to book the flight.

"Ah!