My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

“Coming, Grandma Foster!” Esther rushed down the stairs, carrying a gift box. She wondered if Jacob would like the gift she had chosen for him.

“He will, as long as it’s from you,” Agatha assured.

Today was Jacob’s birthday. Esther had received an invitation from Xara and prepared the gift in advance.

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Sweet Town was nearby, and an hour’s drive brought Agatha and Esther to the Sandersons’ house. The place was festively decorated, filled with joy, as they celebrated Jacob’s 10th birthday, a special day for Steffan.

Aside from business partners, extended family members had also joined the party.

Esther handed the gift to Jacob, dressed in a suit, and gazed at the young man before her. “This is the gift I made for you. Take a look and see if you like it.”

Jacob accepted the gift and seemed pleased. “I like it.”

“You haven’t even opened it, and you like it?”

“I like it

“I crafted this myself.”

on the table and carefully untied the ribbon. He opened the box to reveal

everything else, I handmade this chess set for you. The pieces are crafted

developed a passion for chess.

Jacob due to her piano lessons and performances. In contrast, Sunshine,

for a game, but he was engrossed in his studies most of the

hair gently and asked, “Would you like to play a game? Just

stated confidently, “I won’t

and Jacob engaged in a game of chess, Sunshine and Felix sat

the end, Esther

improved, Jacob,”

looking at the chessboard. “I’m still far

to

Jacob was the star of the birthday party, so Esther decided not to bring Felix and Sunshine to