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

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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,

for the first time in

Not to me and Gabriel,

I hesitantly nod.

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

room. Is that

eyes.

She reassures me.

him to take

that lit up in my heart died out a

Alex’s strong voice reverberates in my room which seems smaller than

the gentle reminder that I was the one

talk to me

though Sofia was in the room too, Alex’s eyes stay fixed on

ten days, and

leaving,” I retort, “Just- I need to get away for a

will protect you

me here?” The question escapes

I freeze.

poker face dropping for a second to flash the

and then shut up. What do I

know, I’m just going to step out to grab some coffee.” Sofia kindly

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been using Sofia as a shield to avoid Res, and he knew

bed reluctantly, as if he was doubtful would start screaming at

of

1 just stare at