His Wife (A Contract Marriage Story) by Heer Mangtani

Chapter 131

[MIA]

I had no idea how many days had passed since I was saved, or how many days it had been since I left the hospital and Alex brought me to his house.

The guards that I hated now gave me a comforting feeling when I saw them stationed everywhere, but the relief was soon replaced by anxiety when I remembered that my kidnapping could have been an insider job. At least that’s what I heard Alex and Damien talk about when they thought I was asleep at the hospital.

“You look better today,” Sofia caresses my hair when she visits me this morning after I wake up, just like she had every day since I was saved.

Sleep still lingered in my eyes despite a cold shower, side effects of the strong painkillers I was prescribed. “Thank you,” I pass her a meek smile even though I didn’t feel like it. “I’m sorry you have to be here because of me.”

“I like being here,” She reassures me. “This is the most time I have spent with my son in so long. Besides, it’s good I got to know his wife.”

Sofia watches me intently, as if keen to see my reaction when she called me his wife. I give none, or at least try not

to.

“How long has it been since I got out of the hospital?”

“Tenth day today.”

“Oh.” This means that Sofia and Gabriel had been here for over two weeks. Because of me. In a world that was dangerous as much as their son tried to keep everyone safe. I try not letting the guilt consume me.

I still wasn’t ready to talk to Alex. I was so, so angry at him. I wanted to kill him and cry in his arms at the same

time.

“When are you returning?” I ask in a small voice.

“Sick of me already?” She teases.

“No.” My eyes widen slightly. “No. 1- I just…”

Her eyebrows furrow affectionately. “What is it, Mia?”

“I- If it’s not too much imposition,” my eyes lower to the bed, the sky blue satin sheets suddenly seeming attraction. “I- I was wondering if I can come with you.”

our home?” She asks

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voice breaks a little, tears r i m m i n g my eyes. I hated how weak I felt. “I feel scared all the time. Just for some time.” I quickly add, “I promise I won’t be a burden. You don’t have to give me any of your time either, you can live your life. I- I

hands in hers, and for the first time

a burden. Not to me and Gabriel, not to

I hesitantly nod.

my daughter now. Of course you can come with me, and you can stay for as long as you need. I’ll call my housekeeper and ask her to

Is

with gratitude-filled eyes.

me at all.” She reassures me. “It’s your home as much

to

in my heart died out

reverberates in my room which

I was the one screaming at him to get out every

to talk to me

the room too, Alex’s eyes stay fixed on me. A little narrowed

days, and it’s a

retort, “Just- I need

will protect you

question escapes me before I can

I freeze.

at me, his poker face dropping for a second to flash the hurt before it

I mumble and then shut up. What do

going to step out to grab some coffee.” Sofia kindly interrupts, and then leaves before

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a shield to avoid

the bed reluctantly, as if he was doubtful would start screaming at him to get

of the

don’t. 1 just stare at the sheets, refusing eye