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

drizzle continued, veiling the scenery in a fog.

just gotten to the airport exit with her luggage when she saw Esther wave at her, wearing oversized sunglasses and holding

arms

entirely on the young boy next to Esther. He appeared to be slightly over

eyes closely resembled his father’s, possessing a deep and calm

raced. Amidst the crowd, she stood frozen, uncertain about how

desires over her son’s needs, abandoning him when he required his

the bustling crowd, Xara was pushed

grown

Jacob chasing her through the rain on the day she departed. He was so little, a tiny child, running after the car, tears streaming down his face, pleading