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.

found herself returning to this

continued, veiling the scenery

her luggage when she saw Esther wave at her, wearing oversized sunglasses and holding a bouquet

waved her arms vigorously, trying to

on the young boy next to Esther. He appeared to be slightly over eight years old, dressed in a plain suit with neatly combed

his father’s, possessing a deep and calm quality reminiscent of a

crowd, she stood frozen, uncertain about how to confront her own child.

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

bustling crowd, Xara was pushed toward Esther and Jacob.

grown so big.”

rain on the day she departed. He was so little, a tiny