Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 1077

Zada’s eyes lit up. “The boat’s here!”

Sierra froze. A boat? She hadn’t actually expected one to show up.

The phone call earlier hadn’t even gone through–she had just been talking to herself. So this boat definitely wasn’t here for Zada.

But if Zada got on that boat and left, that would ruin everything.

After all her careful planning, Sierra had still missed something. She was speechless.

Zada turned to her with a bright smile. “Thank you so much, Sierra. The boat’s here. I’m getting on now–I’m finally leaving this place.”

Sierra panicked. “Wait! You didn’t bring any luggage or money, did you? You don’t even know anyone out there! Just wait a second. I’ll grab you some cash!”

She was trying to stall Zada, to trap her with an excuse.

But Zada caught her hand. “No, it’s fine. I’ve got some money on me, and it’s enough to get by. What matters right now is getting on that boat!”

Sierra’s heart started to race.

Zada brought her own money? Then what excuse could she use to stop Zada? One way or another, she couldn’t let Zada leave.

Where the hell was Shaun? And how did this boat just happen to show up right now?

A chill ran down Sierra’s spine. Something about tonight felt wrong. She could sense that trouble was about to hit.

She said quickly, “I just remembered that Emerson never sent me the ticket info!”

Zada froze. “What? He didn’t send it? But the boat’s already here! How am I supposed to get on without a ticket?

“I don’t know what’s wrong with that guy,” Sierra said, pretending to sound annoyed.

“Then call him!” Zada urged. “Please, call Emerson right now! I have to get out of here. Mr. Lane’s people are after me. If they catch me, I’m done for! And I’ll never find out who killed Halsey!”

Sierra put on a sympathetic face. “I know, I know. I’m worried too. I’ll call him right now.”

She pulled out her phone and dialed a fake number.

Zada leaned in. “Did he pick up?”

Sierra frowned. “Not yet. Come on, Emerson, where are you? Pick up, damn it!”

Zada grew more anxious. “Try again! Please!”

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“He’s not answering,” Sierra said, feigning frustration. “He’s probably busy. Let’s just wait a bit.”

Zada frowned. “Are you sure this Emerson guy’s reliable?”

“Of course he is,” Sierra lied smoothly. “Let me try again. Just stay calm.”

She dialed the same empty number once more, knowing no one would ever answer. She only needed to buy time until Shaun got here.

Phone in one hand, she scanned the horizon, silently begging for Shaun to appear.

came to anything involving Halsey. He’d practically

matter how hard she stared, he never

Sierra finally turned back, her heart skipped

the dock and saw Zada standing by the boat, talking to the

need to wait! You don’t have to call

Jessica's mansion, they both left the house.

she was married, but after this visit and with several photos and

with worry, and her thoughts couldn't help

lose

"What exactly happened?"

be able to build new ones, the old is

really have to jog up this memory in one way or

caught her troubled expression and shook his head, resigning himself to her silence, letting her be

to reintroduce himself,

glanced at her. His voice was gentle, deliberate. "Babe,

understood what he meant as the weight of his words sank

of longing. For the first time since leaving the hospital, she felt cornered

She remembered the pain that flashed on his

giving her

always accompany her, but staring at the gate she had her fears,

courage as she met his gaze "How long

he answered, though uncertainty tugged at his tone; he didn't know why she asked and no

.

her voice quiet but firm. "Davis, I don't remember you… or whatever it is

his ribs. His hand gripped the steering wheel until

lost, tired, and worn out. He had hoped that their visit would be

she would give them an opportunity to

longer insist on living outside his

have thought… yet he didn't want

to hurt her. She had paid a lot, and above all, he didn't want to lose her, not to anyone or

one point to another, Jessica shook

His blurry eyes made her heart ache. Gently, she

eyes narrowed with shock, relief, and confusion swirling in them. His lips parted but he couldn't form any

faintly. "You misunderstood me. I'm only asking

finally spoke. "So… you're

nodded. "If I was able to stay married to you for two years, give it another two years… let me see if

"Don't worry about the memories," he whispered, pulling her close. "We can

her for a heartbeat, then pulled away but not without sparing him a

swiping at his damp eyes with the back of his palm. He lacked words to

the ignition. With the gate already open, waiting for

of waited eagerly. Jessica glanced

declared you fit for discharge. There's no need keeping it

rubbed her temples. In her memory, she never had a

grandmother, others had always been her

group, her eyes stung. "Have they always been this way

especially Deborah, who had to nag… packing up snacks, food, and even drinks

she caught sight of a familiar figure amongst the group, but

have not met because they aren't in town," he

the door for her. Jessica sat back briefly to steady her

know why, but she had mixed feelings about this meeting.

nodded as he helped her step down. Holding her hand in his,

eyes glistening with tears threatening to fall. "Thank God you made it through," she whispered