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?”

warmly reassured, “I like it as long as it’s from

“I crafted this myself.”

untied the ribbon. He opened the box

you’ve recently taken an interest in chess. Since you have everything else, I handmade this chess set

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

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

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

tousled Jacob’s hair gently and asked, “Would you like to play a game? Just remember not to cry if

stated confidently, “I won’t

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

the end, Esther emerged

improved, Jacob,”

sighed, looking at the chessboard. “I’m still far

time to

of the birthday party, so Esther decided not to bring Felix and Sunshine to avoid overshadowing