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.”

in confusion, “Don’t you believe that Mommy will always stand by your side, no matter

that,” Felix confessed under Esther’s gentle and trusting gaze. “The other kids

questioned, puzzled.

read, the songs they sing, the games they play… they’re all so childish.” Felix continued eagerly. “And some of the other kids are so dumb. Even after the teacher

strengths. Some people are good at studying, while others are not. Maybe those other kids simply struggle

“Mommy,

know,” Esther replied honestly, “But we can explore together and discover

excitedly snapped his fingers and said cutely, “Mommy,

is it?” Esther asked,

Felix rushed over and hugged Esther, saying in a sweet and cute tone, “Mommy, I love you the

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

own son. She opened the photo album on her phone and looked at his pictures, staring at them for a while before finally