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 as long

“I crafted this myself.”

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

handmade this chess set for you. The pieces are crafted from white and black jade,

for chess. Under his

time for Jacob due to her piano lessons and performances. In contrast, Sunshine, like Jacob, had developed

engrossed in his studies most of the time.

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

stated confidently, “I

Esther and Jacob engaged in a game of chess, Sunshine and

end, Esther

Jacob,” Esther

looking at the chessboard. “I’m still far

to go,”

to bring Felix and Sunshine to avoid overshadowing the celebration. Instead, she joined them at the table where Agatha was