My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 188

Esther watched with concern as Bradley turned to leave, and she couldn’t help but ask, “Is everything okay? Take care of yourself.”

A cold and indifferent smile formed on Bradley’s lips as he replied, “There’s something at the company I need to attend to. I’ll be back later.”

Esther stood under the orange lights, her eyes filled with worry that flickered like shining

stars

After Bradley entered the elevator, Esther washed her hands with Melinda’s help and sat at the dining table with Felix. They enjoyed a sumptuous dinner prepared by Melinda.

“Felix, it’s just Mommy now. Can you tell me secretly if you’re happy at kindergarten?” Esther had watched a surveillance video where Felix seemed out of place among the other children. He appeared reluctant to join in their games and interactions. Although the teacher had tried to encourage him, he would become isolated as soon as the teacher looked away. Felix insisted, “Mommy, I’m really, really super happy.”

sensing his hesitation to express his true feelings. She asked in confusion, “Don’t you believe that Mommy will always stand by your

and

Esther questioned,

some of the other

people are good at studying, while others are not. Maybe those other kids

cute expression, Felix asked, “Mommy, what am I

“But we can explore together and

fingers and said cutely, “Mommy, I

is it?” Esther asked, curious.

best at loving Mommy!” Felix rushed over and hugged Esther, saying in a sweet and cute tone, “Mommy, I

embraced him, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes. “1 love you the most too.”

this heartwarming scene, couldn’t help but think of her own son. She opened the photo album on her phone and looked at his pictures, staring at them for a