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?”

reassured, “I like it

“I crafted this myself.”

and carefully untied the ribbon. He opened the

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

Rubik’s cube enthusiast but had recently developed a passion for chess. Under his guidance, Sunshine, Felix, and Twinkle had also started

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

studies most of the

hair gently and asked, “Would you like to play a game? Just remember not to

stated confidently,

game of chess, Sunshine and

end, Esther emerged

Jacob,” Esther

sighed, looking at the chessboard.

time to

the birthday party, so Esther decided not to bring Felix and