My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 624

In a fleeting moment, a self-destructive thought arose in Esther’s mind. She wondered, why not just end it all? Death would put an end to everything.

No. It was her birth, her life, that had been the mistake. When would this mistake ever end?

Esther’s hand found the fruit knife hidden under her pillow. A single, forceful thrust into her heart could end it all.

“Mommy!”

Felix’s sudden cry startled Esther, making her drop the fruit knife instantly. She quickly wiped away her tears, peeking out from the to

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her arms and wrapped her tightly. “Mommy, your

tears as she gently ran her fingers through Felix’s hair. “Who brought

took out a box

at school. Trust me, they’re super delicious.” He opened the box, grabbed a star-shaped cookie,

Esther chuckled.

like a superhero!” Felix climbed beside Esther, gently wiping the tears from her face with his tiny hands. Concern filled his voice as he asked, “Mommy,

“Just

really happy there!” Felix talked excitedly about his school life, oblivious to

on her son, and she felt overwhelmed with self-reproach. How could she have considered such a reckless act? She still had Felix, as well as her missing daughter. As their mother, her unwavering responsibility was to protect them at all costs.