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.”

replied, “You must be joking, Mr.

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the emotionally shattered Esther. “Mrs. Warner, don’t involve me in

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Mandy’s arms, her mind in turmoil. She fought back her tears, not wanting to show

moving his wheelchair closer.” If there’s a Mrs. Warner in

gnashed her teeth so hard her lips turned

sighed. “Mr. Warner…”

like red roses,

returned the bouquet. “Mr. Warner, I’m not

Esther’s exhausted face one last time and reluctantly suggested, “You two need

to disengage from the emotional tug-of-war, Bradley reached out and

seated on him. Her