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.”

“You must be

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Esther. “Mrs. Warner, don’t involve me in your romantic

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

If there’s a

so hard her lips turned pale, her

sighed. “Mr. Warner…”

gently held her hand and soothingly said, “If you don’t like red roses, I can get you any

I’m not the one these roses are for.”

exhausted face one last time and reluctantly suggested, “You two need to have an honest

Bradley reached out and pulled her

on him.