My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 443

“Leave Sunshine here with me then.” Xara figured that since Jacob cherished Sunshine so much, her presence might help bridge their distance.

“Xara, I want to bring Sunshine back to my country, but her custody is with the church. I need to consult with Anna about whether I can get custody from the church,” Esther said.

Xara pondered for a moment and then urged, “Try asking her now.”

Esther took out her phone and called Anna. She explained her intention to bring Sunshine back to her country.

Upon hearing that, Anna responded with a heavy tone. “Esther, I was about to call you as well. The church informed me that someone wants to adopt Sunshine.”

“What? Adoption? That’s not acceptable!” Esther was resolute. Sunshine’s adoption was out of the question for her. Her concern stemmed from the possibility of the church engaging in illegal organ trade while presenting it as an adoption. This concern was amplified by Sunshine’s young age and recent heart surgery.

“Esther, the legal custody of Sunshine lies with the church. I’ve already consulted a lawyer-

been paying for

I have no right to take her away. The church demands that I return

grew husky as she hesitated. “Let me try to

they hung up, Esther could no longer hold back her emotions. She held Xara

and now she was faced with the possibility of losing Sunshine as

well.

comfortingly patted Esther’s back. “Esther, don’t cry. We’ll think of something else. There must be another way.”

Esther looked at Sunshine, who was playing with Felix in the distance, and despair washed over her. “This must be their revenge against

single person, but someone

between Xara and

“Jacob, who could

away, yet

Esther and Xara

Xara’s