My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Kevin left the hospital room after speaking.

Bradley took a deep breath, holding back the urge to punch Kevin.

As Kevin exited, the doctor felt an unexpected pang of envy. Although Kevin was no longer the hospital director, the doctor continued to receive Bradley’s salary. He felt trapped.

“Mr. Warner, you have gastric bleeding and require hospital treatment. Please cooperate.”

Bradley gazed at the doctor momentarily, then replied, “It seems like there’s something wrong with my heart.”

Upon hearing that, the doctor swiftly reviewed Bradley’s medical records. “Mr. Warner, according to your cardiac ultrasound, there is nothing wrong with your heart.”

“My heart sometimes beats very fast and starts to hurt, making it hard to breathe.”

The doctor used his stethoscope to listen to Bradley’s heart, looking puzzled. Bradley’s electrocardiogram readings were normal.

you tell me when or in what situations you feel

feeling his heart beating beneath. He pondered the doctor’s question, attempting

did you

“Nine months ago.”

first noticed something wrong with his heart nine months ago when Esther was in the ICU, teetering

In the ICU

“Who was in

“My wife.”

“When you think heart start hurting to

Bradley remained silent.

doctor continued. “Is it as if someone is using a knife

at the doctor and asked, “Do I have

if… If your heart only acts up at specific times or

you’re saying my excruciating heart pain, to the point of incapacitation, is