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.

help me pick

not refuse and stepped forward coldly to

we make

like seaweed or vegetables?”

“Mr. Sanderson…”

Jacob responded coldly. “You can

Esther’s bright eyes were like a

“Yes.”

market, Esther bought plenty of vegetables, fruits, and snacks she

I’ll pay for everything later,

himself or dealt with the concept of payment. Whenever he wanted something, he simply took

pay,” Jacob

wanted to pat Jacob’s head affectionately but felt it might be inappropriate. Instead, she lightly patted his arm and smiled.

checked out all the items in Esther’s shopping cart. Esther then paid with

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

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,