Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 81: Baby.. | can explain

Elder Allen, feeling the soothing effect of Jessica’s massage, let out a deep sigh. His tense muscles gradually

relaxed, and his eyelids grew heavier.

"Grandpa, we might be leaving very early in the morning," Jessica said softly, her tone gentle yet firm.

Elder Allen hummed in response, his voice laced with drowsiness. "That's fine, my child. Just be careful."

"Grand pa. | will also take the document in your hand." She smirked, a faint smile on her lips.

The Old man smiled "I have secured it for a while and | am sure it is wise for you to pay for the security services

rendered." He smiled lightly.

Jessica chuckled softly, shaking her head at Elder Allen’s playful remark. "Grandpa, are you askingto pay for

keeping what is already mine?" she teased.

Elder Allen let out a low laugh. "Nothing is truly free, my dear. Even family must know the value of what they

hold."

Jessica's eyes flickered with amusement. "Fair enough. How about | settle the bill with a promise—you let me

handle things my way, and I'll make sure the Allen family doesn’t regret it?"

The old man studied her for a moment before nodding approvingly. "That sounds like a fair deal." He handed

over the document.

Jessica took it carefully, her fingers tightening slightly around the folder.

They both chatted about several other situations and the possible solution.

~Sitting room~

Davis sat in silence, his fingers idly tracing the armrest of his wheelchair. It felt strangely unfamiliar—to be alone,

even for a short while.

Ever since Jessica entered his life, they had gradually grown to the point of being together at all tthat it felt

more natural and never in any”

And their visit to the Allen family had been one funny episode because they spent all their tin one closed

space of his bedroom and now has to wait in silence for his return.

Slowly his hand moved to the cheek were she had kissed him lightly, the warmth and scent lingering in the air

that a faint smile crept up his lips.

Now, without her presence beside him, the room felt emptier than usual. It was a rare moment of solitude, yet

instead of relief, he felt a faint restlessness creeping in. He didn’t want to imagine if he will be able live again

without her presence.

Leaning back, he exhaled softly as his mind wandered back to the various incidents where she had to protect

him and the manner with which she handles issues —simple, concise, confident and with a clear objective of goal

but it is more amusing to see her take on the state of naivety. She is one sort of a fearless woman he never

dreamed to met or have.

He smile played at his own naivety. He had once thought her a mere pawn or spy in the family’s schemes but it

is ridiculous and laughable that the people that felt her to be their pawn are been used as a pawn by her.

He wasn’t sure when it had started, this growing attachment, this unfamiliar warmth whenever she was near. But

now, sitting alone, he understood one thing.

He missed her and had becdependent on her.

While Davis was deeply immersed in his thought reveling the happiness and warmth, Vera slowly walked up to

him, "Davis, is been a long time."

Davis breathe hitched at the sound of that voice, it's an all too familiar voice, the voice he heard in the hospital

ward.

He closed his eyes momentarily and by the the opened it again, he had managed to suppress whatever

emotion that is threatening to spill forth. "Vera", her nrolled out of his tongue tinged with disgust.

He didn’t expect that in this lifethe will cto the point where he wouldn't want to call this nthat had

once been his heaven out of his mouth.

"What is the problem?" He asked with a biting coldness.

Vera's lips curled into a faint smile as she took slow, deliberate steps toward him. "Davis, you don’t sound happy

to see me," she said softly, her voice laced with feigned hurt.

Davis let out a dry chuckle, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Should | be?" His tone was sharp, carrying the weight

of betrayal that still lingered in his heart.

Vera sighed, tilting her head as if observing him for the first time. "You've changed," she mused. "The old Davis

wouldn't have spoken tolike this."

"The old Davis was really a fool," he countered, his grip tightening on the wheelchair armrest. "But I've learned

my lesson."

For a moment, silence stretched between them, thick with unspoken words and buried memories.

Vera's fingers twitched at her side, but she masked the flicker of emotion with another smile. "I heard about what

happened at the mall," she said, changing the subject. "I hope you were okay?"

Davis exhaled through his nose, uninterested in entertaining her conversation. "I can see you are too informed

forto inform you again." He smirked.

Vera's expression flickered with frustration at Davis's unwavering indifference. She took a deep breath,

composing herself. "Davis, you have to understand... this wasn’t entirely my choice. | never planned for things to

turn out this way."

Davis scoffed, his gaze cold and detached. "And yet, they did." His fingers drummed against the wheelchair

armrest. "You made your choice, Vera. You don’t get to stand here and ask for my understanding now."

She clenched her fists. "I had my own challenges, my own predicament—"

"And | had mine," he cut in sharply, his voice carrying an air of finality. "I understand, Vera. That's why | chose to

let you go. And | hope you can do the same."

A tense silence stretched between them.

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"If you're here to reminisce, Vera, don’t bother. Whatever we had is dead." He said with an air of finality.

A faint footsteps echoed down the hallway. A presence that was both familiar and reassuring.

Jessica.

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could feel the weight of her presence,

the deliberate nature of her actions.

"Vera," his voice was cold, laced with restrained anger. "Get off."

Vera lifted her head slightly, her eyes shimmering as she looked up at him. "Davis... | didn’t mean to—"

"Enough." His patience was razor-thin. "I don’t have the tor interest for your games."

Just then, a soft clap echoed from behind them.

"Well, well... What an interesting sight."

Jessica's voice was light, but the sharpness in her tone was unmistakable. She took slow, deliberate steps

forward, her arms crossed over her chest, amusement dancing in her eyes.

Davis hand hung in the air, he didn’t know where to place his hand. His heart beating wildly in trepidation and

fear of what Jessica will do.

"Baby, ...I can explain..", he stammered, his voice anxious and breathe coming in gasps. Jessica raised a brow at

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