My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 621

The sweet scent of roses overwhelmed Esther like a crashing wave, almost making her gag. Every thorn on those roses seemed to stab her, causing unbearable pain. Even breathing hurt.

She stood there, unable to move, locking eyes with Bradley in his wheelchair. Despite his handsome appearance, he felt as distant as the sky.

Mandy glanced at Esther and grinned slyly. Did Esther not know that Bradley wanted to marry her for the Pendletons’ sake? Regardless, Mandy reveled in Esther’s suffering, finding her happiness in their pain.

“Mr. Warner, I can’t,” Mandy said, her fingers lightly tracing the rose petals. A thorn pricked her, and a tiny drop of blood appeared.

“Please, don’t use me in your marriage games,” she added.

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Bradley’s hand caressed his wheelchair’s armrest as he met Mandy’s captivating gaze. Mandy, you’re mistaken. Everything I’ve said today is true. If you have doubts, I’ll prove it.”

and replied, “You must be joking, Mr.

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the emotionally shattered Esther. “Mrs. Warner,

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in turmoil. She fought back her tears, not wanting to show her

not Mrs. Warner,” Bradley said, moving his wheelchair closer.” If there’s a Mrs. Warner

gnashed her teeth so hard her lips turned pale, her eyes filled with an indescribable

“Mr. Warner…”

said, “If you don’t like red roses, I can get you any

I’m not the one these

time and reluctantly suggested, “You two need to have an

to disengage from the emotional tug-of-war, Bradley reached out and pulled her onto his lap.

herself suddenly seated on him.