My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 435

Five years later, Xara stepped onto the familiar land of her past pain and youth. Just like five years before, the sky was cloudy and rainy when she had left this place, overwhelmed by despair.

Even on the plane, Xara couldn’t relax completely. She covered her ears, fearful of turning back, as if Steffan might be there, casting a menacing look. Her greatest fear was crumbling under Jacob’s cries.

As a psychologist, Xara knew well that severe postpartum depression had gripped her after Jacob’s birth. Her actions became uncontrollable, leading to numerous instances of self-harm at night, and she had even come close to harming Jacob. Nightmares haunted her even in sleep.

Despite five years passing, she still relied on sleeping pills to find rest.

She did not know if Steffan regretted letting her leave back then. She had never dared to stay in one place for more than three months. She did not dare to buy a house. She only had an off- road vehicle, driving it everywhere and driving away like a frightened bird at the slightest disturbance.

This man who terrified her to her core was the father of her child.

her fear, she found herself returning to

drizzle continued, veiling the scenery in

airport exit with her luggage when she saw Esther wave at her, wearing oversized sunglasses and holding a bouquet of flowers.

waved her arms vigorously, trying

Esther. He appeared to be slightly over

deep and calm quality reminiscent of a peaceful

Xara, her heart momentarily raced. Amidst the crowd, she stood frozen, uncertain about how to

had chosen her own desires over her son’s needs, abandoning him when he required his mother the most. She realized her

Xara was pushed toward

grown so

her through the rain on the day she departed. He was