My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

The young ladies exchanged nervous glances. Esther's factual words and her sharp presentation of the core issue left them feeling uneasy.

"Do you genuinely believe you're worthy?" Melanie asked.

Esther leaned back with an air of absolute confidence as if the world rested in her hands. "If I'm not worthy, are you?"

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Melanie's eyes. "At least I haven't been married or been to prison like you!"

Esther chuckled mockingly. "When you all came to see me, aside from knowing my name is Esther, you knew nothing about me. Each of you comes from a wealthy background. Haven't your parents taught you not to judge without knowing the full story?"

Melanie and the others focused on Esther.

"Mr. Warner loves you so much..."

Esther was well aware that Bradley had gained a following of clueless girls with his affectionate act, oblivious to what he had done to her.

to comprehend. All of you are women, yet you choose to view things from a

you think Bradley loves? My

so-called love caused her

sweeping over the girls. Their parents and backgrounds flashed through his mind. These girls had been recommended for arranged marriages to him before. What did they hope to prove by embarrassing

disturbed

said I'm not good enough for

come to upset Esther so she wouldn't miss the chance

always direct, scanned the girls with a

from the Weir, Terral, and. families to come and see

different than

Logan with a questioning look.

Esther, casually cracking open some nuts. He placed the nuts in Esther's

the summoned

came up to my fiancee and said she wasn't good enough for me! I think you owe me