Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 19: Hubby, be careful not to get hurt

Davis woke up very early, Ethan helped him with his morning routine. He had his bath and wheeled himself close

to the floor to ceiling window, as usual Ethan always kept a financial newspaper on the table so he casually

picked up the latest edition. It's been a long tsince got acquainted with the happenings in the financial

world. Casually he flipped and scanned through the pages. Ethan entered to check on him and was surprised to

find him reading the newspaper. He looked around the room "the sun must have risen from the west" he

muttered to himself.

He gradually approached him with a questioning gaze"Are you really reading the newspaper?" He asked with

skepticism. Davis glanced at him briefly with a scowl on his face "I'm sure you are not blind". He sneered. Ethan

never expected such a surprise this morning. "Breakfast will be ready soon, should | serve it here or will you be

coming down for breakfast?"Ethan asked. Davis kept silent for a while "Has she woken up?" He queried. Ethan

never expected the response to his question will be this. "No, she has not", he answered. "What a lazy woman,

still in bed at this tof the day?" He muttered more to himself than Ethan. "I will eat downstairs". He finally

responded. Ethan sighed in relief as he left the room.

Meanwhile in Jessica's room, the sun rays filtered through the window casting its golden hue on her body which

is wrapped tightly in the duvet while in her beauty sleep. The loud ring of the phone on the bedside table pierced

through the silence. Groggily she picked up the phone not knowing the caller but then a familiar sonorus

authoritative tone filtered through the phone speaker "Jessica, you have to chtoday with your husband

to meet and greet the family’, he instructed.

Jessica didn't expect such a culture will hold when she is forced into the marriage. "Dad, you know my husband's

situation and it might be a difficult feat to attain", she mused. "It's part of the marriage rite and besides he is not

bedridden,so you have to see to it that it is done in accordance", he concluded and ended the call with one swift

motion. The room fell silent, it was though someone never called. Jessica rubbed her brows, she felt headache

coming on and her grogginess cleared; she never expected to be called hto greet the parents because this

applies when there is a proper marriage ceremony but then in her case it was arranged, forced and even the

groom is not happy with her. With a sigh, she cdown from the bed. "Anyway, it is not a bad idea to pay

homage. Since the Brown family wants my visit so much, | will honour them with one". She muttered.

She had a quick bath that rejuvenated her for the day after which she choose a light floral gown that

complements her fair skin, she applied a light makeup making her look more of a weak lovely girl than the

glamorous lady she was last night. She made her hair into a ponytail, twirling around before the mirror, "perfect",

she said in satisfaction and slowly she slid her feet into her sandals. Slowly, she turned the door knob, opened

the door and with a calculated step made her way to the living room.

Arriving at the stDavis turned his wheelchair to move to the dining room, their gaze met in the air and

stilled for a while, the environment seems to fade out as they only looked at each other. Jessica was astonished

at Davis appearance, even in the wheelchair he was as handsas a god, his well defined face, the chiseled

jaw, the deep brown eyes and thick eyelashes—it will be a lie to say she didn't feel attracted to the face before

her. Davis thought was a jumbled mess because the person before him is totally different from the woman of

yesterday, the charming face, the weak innocent girl standing like a lonely flower in the wind made one want to

protect her at all cost but then her family had plotted with Desmond Allen to keep him forcefully married after he

had taken everything away from him. No, he cannot be attracted, no he must not be lured into their trap. With

one final glance, he wheeled himself into the dining room. Jessica followed behind, a smile on her lips. The

changing expressions on Davis face did not escape her eyes but then she is not in a hurry. Slowly, she took her

seat at the dining table beside Davis.

Meticulously, she served his dishes , water and desert as a virtuous wife should, her lavender scent filled the

room making Davis heart race rather than calming him. "We will be visiting the Brown family after meal to greet

my parents", Jessica announced. Davis hand paused briefly, his knuckles holding the cutlery with more force

than required. "I am not interested, | am not visiting", he answered.

"You know this isn't open for discussion because it is a rule already made and stands as such. So dear husband,

your handsomeness will be a waste if | don't flaunt you before the Brown family." She smirked. Davis mouth

curled up unconsciously at her statement. It is not everytthat he gets to be praised for been handsin his

presence. He dabbed his lips with the napkins and pushed back from the table. "Miss Brown, you sure have a

way with words", he smirked.

"Oh really, but you are mistaken. Am not addressed as Miss Brown but rather Mrs. Davis Allen and | will

appreciate it if you take note of that". She snickered with a beautiful smile playing on her lips as Davis face

clouded with rage. He didn't want his nattached to this shameless bride but he didn't understand why

speaking to her comes subconsciously. He turned the wheelchair around "Hubby, be careful not to get hurt and

don't throw tantrum, you aren't a kid, she said with a tone of amusement as Davis fleed the dining room, his

hands clenched. He had wished to smash something in anger but then she is right, he isn't a kid but a full grown

man.

Ethan sighed in relief, he had lost his breathe at Jessica's word, it was clear she is intentionally provoking Davis

but he couldn't help shed silent tears for Jessica should he throw his tantrum but then seeing Davis Battle to

contain his anger was a real eye opener for him. Jessica's voice interrupted his thought "Ethan, get a car ready

and an excellent driver", she instructed in one breath. Ethan nodded briefly and refocused his attention on his

phone when Jessica's voice filtered through "you are also coming along." Ethan was stunned and lost of words,

he only nodded and immediately stepped out to arrange the trip. He wouldn't leave Davis to visit the Brown

family empty handed.

After the meal, Jessica confirmed from Ethan of the driver's arrival then slowly, she pushed Davis outside despite

his silent resistance which only made Jessica's lips curled up. When they arrived at the car, she slowly helped

him into the car much to Davis dissatisfaction but then he couldn't protest seeing the sharp pointed look on her

face minced with the lavender scent on her body that filters into his nostrils due to the close proximity. After she

ensured his comfort, she took to the other side of the car and sat in.

The car slowly took to the driveway exiting the Allen's family gate as they clicked shut. This is the first trip Davis

is making since he returned from the hospital. He never expected that someone can be able to force him into

leaving his mansion again. Several billboards on the street that usually displays him or talks about the Allen

family now has Desmond Allen on them—a sight which made him furious that the air in the vehicle fell several

degrees low but the lady beside him remains nonchalant as though she is not aware of the changes.

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