My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

“I’m in pain.”

Esther was soaked in cold sweat, her biggest fear being health issues that might lead to her death.

In the dimly lit basement, a single spotlight illuminated a crystal coffin. Esther followed the hypnotic techniques from the book and eventually hypnotized herself, drifting into a hazy sleep.

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The seaside weather was fickle. A clear sky from yesterday had turned into dense clouds today.

Liora woke up on her usual schedule and went downstairs to find an empty living room. Her customary sumptuous breakfast was missing.

“Mandy, Mandy, I’m hungry,” she called.

Mandy had been sleeping, recovering from last night’s drinking and the presence of Bradley, a man with unpredictable moods on the remote island.

knocked so urgently, she wouldn’t have

if you’re hungry,” Mandy replied, pointing to the

I don’t know how to cook,” Liora complained. “Besides, your father said my

pushed her away

Otherwise, you’ll go hungry,” Mandy declared from behind

daring to knock again to avoid upsetting

Bradley’s door,

a motherly tone, saying, “Bradley, what’s going on with your maid? It’s so

no mind and proceeded down the stairs straight

her complaints. “Bradley, you can’t be so lenient. Servants need

Liora let out a terror-filled scream.

“Esther,” Bradley called.

brows but otherwise showed no response inside