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.

from Felix’s mouth. The tape’s strong adhesion had caused swelling

Esther, blinking to prevent the tears from falling.

Felix to the bedroom on the yacht.

rest here

provided them water, food, ointment,

Esther held Felix’s small

to Felix’s status as a child, the captors had not been excessively tight with the

used a towel and some ice cubes to reduce

you hungry?”

anything since their last meal in the morning.

faintly. “But can we eat these things, Mommy?”

the options of

escape

they did eat, what if there was something in the food or drink