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.

her own. As soon as she

in meals every few days, the thought that Grace had prepared all

future, would Brian

considered it very risky. She wouldn’t allow Grace to leave

her struggle to cook while using crutches, Grace felt a bit uneasy. “Miss Adkins, why don’t you take a break for a while

her fist, a faint surge of anger rising within her, but she maintained her composure, smiling as she said,

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

through the process, explaining as she

the well–made pastries in the oven, and Grace felt a sense of relief. She helped Louise to the living room to rest.

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

to put on her shoes before

oven door and getting ready to

Grace

startled, shook the baking tray, and with a loud crash, the tray

“Ah!”

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

rows of bright red marks appeared

your foot okay?” Louise

the bathroom and rinsed her foot with cold water for a while. Blisters began to form on the top

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on Grace’s foot, Melvin anxiously said, “I’ll call

a minor injury,” Grace stopped

of playing the sympathy card again. She would rather not let this incident

Grace’s words, Melvin had already taken out his phone and dialed Brian to inform

in front of Grace. To her surprise, Brian unexpectedly said he would come

“See, Mr.

reminded herself not to entertain any

the living room. She watched as he hurriedly entered, not even

Was he genuinely concerned

she realized

he didn’t even glance at

toe before asking, “How are you? Did you get

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a sweet sensation in her heart and shook her head, saying, “No.”

sank to the bottom.