My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 554

Thirty minutes later, Kevin arrived at the hospital and promptly sought out a hepatologist for Esther’s examination. Despite their best efforts to expedite the procedures, it was noon before all the tests were completed.

Kevin received an urgent work call during lunch at a nearby restaurant, forcing him to leave abruptly. Esther, dining alone, ordered several dishes that Bradley favored and personally delivered them to the detention center.

She needed to see if Bradley’s hand had been severed.

Sitting in the visitor room, Esther was gripped by anxiety.

As Bradley was about to exit the detention room, a group of burly men obstructed his path. They spoke subserviently. “Boss, please hold on.”

Bradley arched an eyebrow and asked nonchalantly, “What’s the issue?”

leave like this and it’s discovered

be in

glanced at his arm.

wrist. In an effort

much. We’re putting on a convincing act to avoid arousing suspicion from

eyebrow and proceeded into the visitor room.

gauze encircling his arm, she froze in place, and tears welled

fiery rage within him. He grasped her chin forcefully and questioned angrily, “Why are you crying? I’m not dead yet!”

it hurt?” Esther asked, her voice filled with genuine

the medical gauze on his arm, Bradley smirked and applied slight pressure, causing a faint bruise to appear on Esther’s delicate

give it

the detention center was not a place to stay. Anyone who entered there was not to be underestimated.