My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Bradley meandered through the streets of Capitus without a clear destination until a captivating scent reached him—a fusion of various spices blending harmoniously. Intrigued, he approached a barbecue stall and settled into a plastic chair.

The stall owner observed Bradley, noting his discreet wealth despite the absence of logo-covered attire.

“Dear, we’ve got a customer,” the stall owner announced.

The stall owner’s wife promptly removed her plastic gloves, retrieving paper and a pen from her apron. She handed Bradley a laminated menu with a warm smile.

“Sir, this is our menu. Take a look at what you’d like to eat.”

Bradley’s upbringing seldom exposed him to this kind of food. He might not have taken a seat if the roadside barbecue stall hadn’t appeared clean and hygienic.

“I’m alone. Just serve me what you see fit.”

“Do you have any dietary restrictions?” she asked.

“None.”

them on a plate. After the stall owner grilled the skewers, she then arranged them on a plate for

Bradley paused. “What’s this?”

and salted edamame. Want a

“Sure.”

fetched a bottle

and beer, venting frustrations about a boss known for empty promises without tangible

to place orders. Amid the bustling activity, the stall owners, a busy husband and wife, engaged in affectionate conversation while efficiently serving

Bradley, enticed by the aroma, savored

due to his limited exposure to such cuisine, the

his taste buds, and he gradually immersed

wife asked with a smile. “My husband’s barbecued food is

your opinion,” the stall owner

checked with the other