My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Bradley endured excruciating heartache as he slowly ascended from the desolate basement to the living room.

The moment Mandy heard Bradley’s footsteps, she leaped up, her face filled with joy. “Bradley!”

Bradley briefly glanced at the servant and instructed, “Bring food to the basement.”

“Yes, sir.”

Mandy offered, “Bradley, how about I take the food to Ms. Quill?”

Amusement flickered in Bradley’s eyes as he considered Mandy’s request. She nervously awaited his response.

“Sure,” he said.

Taking the tray from the servant, Mandy cautiously headed to the basement. Despite the illumination accompanying each step, an eerie sense of foreboding weighed on her as though a fearsome beast lurked in the shadows.

she approached the crystal coffin. “Ms.

sumptuous meal on the tray, Mandy couldn’t help but wonder if Esther would have any appetite while confined in the coffin. In

She hastily adjusted her attire and tied her hair with a somewhat careless hairband. “How are things with

hesitated. “My father and brother are likely

about Jolene?”

Mandy replied, “Jolene is carrying Chadwick’s child. It appears

the

there was a stark contrast between Jolene’s portrayal of Chadwick and her own impression of him. Jolene’s words had been truthful, but Chadwick hadn’t initially taken her in out of kindness. No wonder he had

lose hope. Eat and rest well,”

had to remain resilient.

–

room, Bradley had already seated himself, eating. He glanced at her coldly. “Mandy, you display

forced a smile. “Bradley, I assume

you’re