My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 406

Esther experienced the luxury of having the whole mini market to herself for the first time in

her life.

“Mr. Sanderson, any dietary restrictions?” Esther asked as they strolled through the spacious. store with a wide array of goods. The enthusiastic staff continued their usual practice of shouting out promotions.

“I’m not picky.”

When Esther saw live shrimps in the water tank, she suggested, “How about we make ravioli with fresh shrimps?”

“Sure.”

Esther pushed the shopping cart, meticulously picking up a bag of flour and selecting fresh shrimp one by one. She appeared so focused that one might mistake it for a serious study.

Jacob’s expression remained indifferent, yet not a hint of impatience was visible.

While choosing the live shrimps, Esther glimpsed Jacob, feeling an inexplicable heartache for him. Under the lights, he exuded a sense of loneliness, as if he didn’t belong to this world.

you help me pick the shrimps?” she asked.

did not refuse and stepped forward coldly to

shrimp and meat ravioli? Or should we make pure shrimp ones? Should we add some

like seaweed or vegetables?”

“Mr. Sanderson…”

responded coldly. “You can

Esther’s bright eyes were

“Yes.”

shopped at the mini market, Esther bought plenty of vegetables, fruits, and

pay for everything later,

payment. Whenever he wanted

Jacob

head affectionately but felt it might be inappropriate. Instead, she lightly patted his arm and smiled. “You’re still a child. Let the adult handle the payment.”

and checked out all the items in Esther’s shopping cart.

put aside her mental barriers and opened up. “I drew some designs earlier and

from prison, I felt like my life was over. I harbored hatred because of a man who didn’t love me, leaving me battered and bruised. But later, I realized it wasn’t