My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 235

The man’s sudden display of respect heightened Esther’s alertness. The sight of the bloody severed hand added to the gravity of the situation.

“I’ll throw this hand into the sea to feed the sharks,” the man declared before heading to the deck and disposing of the hand in the boundless sea.

Esther heard the sound of the waves, and her temples throbbed. These ruthless individuals were capable of such brutality without hesitation. If they desired her and Felix’s lives, it would be an effortless decision for them.

Even before the man approached with the severed hand, Esther positioned herself to shield Felix from the view. Witnessing such a scene would be a nightmare for any adult, let alone a child like Felix.

The man glanced at the tape on Felix’s mouth and the plastic zip tie on his wrist before handing Esther a pair of scissors.

“Mrs. Warner, please come with me, along with Young Mr. Warner.”

With the boss’ orders, the leader treated Esther differently, acknowledging her importance.

used the scissors to cut the zip tie and remove the yellow adhesive tape from Felix’s mouth. The tape’s strong adhesion had caused swelling and redness around Felix’s small mouth, prompting tears to

reassured Esther, blinking to prevent the

man led Esther and Felix to the bedroom on the

rest here

thoughtfully provided them water, food, ointment, and ice packs.

held Felix’s small face and carefully examined

as a child, the captors had not been excessively tight with the zip ties, and there were no wounds on his wrists or ankles.

some ice cubes to

you hungry?”

Felix had eaten or drunk anything since their last meal

we eat these things, Mommy?”

options

strength to escape if

in the food or