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.

almost completely healed. These days, she could walk on her own. As soon as she could walk, she insisted Grace teach her

been in the study accompanying Brian while he worked. Seeing Brian frequently indulging in meals every few days, the thought that Grace had prepared all of these made her feel uncomfortable as if something had

the future, would Brian miss the things she

such thoughts, she considered it very risky. She wouldn’t allow Grace to leave any trace in

“Miss Adkins, why don’t you take a break for a while and learn after

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

on entering the kitchen, and Grace had no choice but to go to the kitchen and

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

well–made pastries in the oven, and Grace felt a

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

jolted awake, not even having time to put on her shoes before

she saw Louise opening the oven door and getting ready to take out the baking tray.

move!” Grace

a loud crash, the tray fell to the

“Ah!”

scalding hot baking tray landed on the top of Grace’s foot. Grace gasped, quickly kicking

several rows of bright red marks appeared

foot okay?” Louise exclaimed in

for a while. Blisters began to form on

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Seeing the injuries on Grace’s foot, Melvin anxiously said, “I’ll call Mr. Brian

just a minor injury,” Grace stopped him.

afraid that when Brian came back, he would mock her and accuse her of playing the sympathy card again. She would rather not let

out his phone and dialed

To her surprise, Brian

the phone, Melvin said reassuringly, “See, Mr. Brian is still concerned about you.”

blankly momentarily, then quickly reminded herself not to entertain

in the living room. She watched as he hurriedly

he genuinely concerned

next moment, she realized she was completely wrong.

he didn’t even glance at her but went straight

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

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felt a sweet sensation in her heart and shook her

sank to