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 how

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

were to leave in the future, would Brian miss the

risky. She wouldn’t

bit uneasy. “Miss Adkins, why don’t you take a break for a

but she maintained her composure, smiling as she said, “I

Grace had no choice but to go to the kitchen and

practically guided Louise through the process, explaining as she worked while Louise

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

began to doze off. After around

to

kitchen, she saw Louise opening the oven

Grace shouted.

a loud crash, the tray fell to

“Ah!”

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

appeared on the

okay?” Louise exclaimed

while. Blisters began to form on the top of her foot at a visibly rapid pace.

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

it’s just a minor injury,” Grace stopped him.

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

words, Melvin had already taken out his phone and dialed Brian

her surprise, Brian unexpectedly said he would come back

the phone, Melvin said reassuringly, “See, Mr. Brian is

reminded

quickly, and Grace sat barefoot in the living room. She watched as he hurriedly entered, not even bothering to close the

heart suddenly raced. Was he genuinely concerned about

realized she was

glance at her but went

toe before

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sweet sensation in her heart and

to the