Falling for My Contractual Wife

Chapter 20

As expected, on the other end of the phone, Daisy exchanged a few symbolic pleasantries before getting straight to the point. “Grace, your brother doesn’t have enough money to cover his medical expenses this month. Can you lend him some money?”

Daisy’s straightforward words left Grace feeling a sense of unease.

In the past, she didn’t have a job, but Brian would provide her with a monthly allowance. Having grown

accustomed to frugality, she managed to save a considerable amount of money. So, whenever Daisy asked her

money, she always gave it without hesitation.

for

However, now, although Brian provided her with a monthly allowance, her recent expenses for taking care of Louise had been substantial. As a result, she did not save much money.

Moreover, with a child on the way, there were even more expenses to consider in the future.

Daisy didn’t hear an immediate agreement from her, and she became anxious. “What’s wrong? Don’t you want to lend the money anymore?”

“Mom, I’ve been going to the hospital often lately, and I don’t have much money left,” Grace stated, pursing her lips and speaking solemnly.

Daisy didn’t even listen to the words “going to the hospital.” All she heard was her saying she didn’t have any money.

“You married into such a wealthy family; how could you possibly be short on money? Even if Brian only supported you for three years, he wouldn’t mistreat you during that time!” she said harshly.

“I know you’ve always been prideful. Have you rejected all the things he gave you? Here’s the deal: if you don’t give me money, just pick any item he has gifted you over the years and give it to me,” Daisy said, adding a sarcastic remark, “Dealing with ungrateful people is a real challenge!”

Grace’s heart grew cold, and she didn’t want to argue with Daisy anymore. “How much?” she asked.

“Two thousand dollars,” Daisy replied.

“I’ll transfer it to you shortly,” Grace responded.

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Two months later, once she had persevered through, her brother would have had enough money for the surgery. Everything could come to an end, and she would also have welcomed a new beginning.

healed. These days, she could walk on her own. As soon as

Brian frequently indulging in meals every few days, the thought that Grace had prepared all of these made her

future, would

thoughts, she considered it very risky. She wouldn’t allow Grace to

felt a bit uneasy. “Miss Adkins, why don’t you take a break for a while and learn after you’ve fully recovered?”

fist, a faint surge of anger rising within her, but she

the kitchen, and Grace had no choice

about potential accidents, Grace practically guided Louise through the process, explaining as she worked while Louise

felt a sense of relief. She helped Louise to the living

lay down on the sofa and began to doze off. After around

not even having time to put on her shoes

the oven door

Grace shouted.

baking tray, and with a loud crash, the tray

“Ah!”

on the top of Grace’s foot. Grace gasped, quickly kicking the

of bright red marks appeared on the top

foot okay?” Louise

cold water for a while.

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commotion in the kitchen alarmed Melvin. Seeing the injuries on Grace’s foot, Melvin anxiously said,

it’s just a minor injury,” Grace

afraid that when Brian came back, he would mock her and accuse her of playing the sympathy card again.

already taken out his phone and dialed Brian to

her surprise, Brian unexpectedly said he would come

reassuringly, “See, Mr. Brian is still concerned about you.”

reminded herself not to entertain

sat barefoot in the living room. She watched as

Was he genuinely

she realized

glance at her but went straight to

from head to toe before asking, “How are you?

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felt a sweet sensation in her heart

to the