My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

“Jasper, are we really leaving like this?” Kevin stared at Jasper in disbelief. Esther was now in Bradley’s hands. Would she survive? Or, more accurately, would the ruthless Bradley spare Esther?

“What else can we do? Do you think you can find Esther if you search the place? Or do you plan to kneel in front of Bradley and beg him to spare her?” Jasper’s words sounded like a defeated plea to Kevin.

“We can use detection devices to search every corner of Warner Manor. As long as we don’t give up…”

Jasper raised his head slightly, his tone filled with helplessness. “Then you go.”

Kevin rolled up his sleeves. “I will.”

Jasper left in his car, creating a cloud of dust as he drove away.

Kevin turned back toward Warner Manor.

Mandy was on her way to her room when she bumped into Kevin. She looked surprised and asked, “Dr. Slade, do you have something else to discuss?”

“Where

rest. Do you need

more familiar with

bedroom and knocked politely but received no response. As such, he cautiously pushed the

that Bradley was nowhere to be found. His study,

and felt that something was amiss upon seeing a discontinued classic. He reached

What are

see Bradley standing at the door, puzzled.

casually tossed his coat onto the sofa and walked past Kevin,

I implore you, release

his face, exuding a strangely melancholic beauty. “Kevin, if you have the

save Esther’s life. Please don’t think I’m joking. Esther’s condition is worse than you might think. You have to trust me. I won’t

in the bathroom mirror, took a deep breath, and continued. “During this time, I’ve been pondering why you’re treating Esther this

that Esther’s survival is the key to your emotions regardless of your motives. If she dies, all