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.

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

reassured Esther, blinking to prevent the tears

and Felix to

Warner, please rest here with your

thoughtfully provided them water, food, ointment,

bedroom. Esther held Felix’s small face and carefully examined his

had not been excessively tight with the zip ties, and there were no wounds on his

a towel and some

you

Esther nor Felix had eaten or drunk anything since their

can we eat

the options of

strength to escape if they chose not

there was something in the food or drink that could harm