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?”

like it

“I crafted this myself.”

box on the table and carefully untied

taken an interest in chess. Since you have everything else, I handmade this chess set for you. The pieces are crafted

developed a passion for chess. Under his guidance, Sunshine, Felix, and Twinkle had also started

contrast, Sunshine, like Jacob, had developed a love for chess, and they

studies most of the time. It

like to play a game? Just remember not

stated confidently, “I

of chess, Sunshine and Felix

end, Esther

improved, Jacob,” Esther

the chessboard. “I’m still far behind

it’s time to go,” Esther

night, Jacob was the star of the birthday party, so Esther decided not to bring Felix and Sunshine to avoid overshadowing the celebration. Instead,