Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149: Unexpected twist

Jessica observed both of them silently, her heart heavy as she watched the weight of the news settle in. "Dad, you can sit down first to calm your emotions," she said softly.

She had been preparing herself for this moment for days, thinking about how to live with this truth. Seeing them both so emotional was expected, but there was an even greater challenge ahead... Bella.

Jessica’s mind raced. She is terrified and worried about how Bella would react to this shock.

For years, she had prayed and hoped to find her family after she recovered from the accident, though she had no recollection of what they looked like.

The accident had changed so much about her—physically, mentally and emotionally—that she often wondered if Bella had even noticed. But now, she would have to face that reality. How could she even begin to explain this to Bella?

It felt like a mirage that her sworn sister and best friend whom she had saved, trained, and protected turns out to be her sister-in-law. Fate really has a way of playing tricks on people.

Then, the man she called her godfather now becomes her grandfather while she in turns switches her position to granddaughter in-law. "Quite ridiculous", she muttered under her breath.

Taking a deep breath, Jessica stood up slowly and walked to the kitchenette. She retrieved a glass of warm water and handed it to Elliot, who took it with a trembling hand. Without a word, he drank the water down in a few quick gulps, his body still tense with shock.

Jessica quietly returned the empty glass to the counter before turning back to Davis. She repeated the same gesture for him, her hands careful as she handed him the glass. Davis took a sip before handing it back, his gaze distant, but still focused. She placed the glass on the nightstand, her hands lingering for a moment before she walked over to him.

Without a word, she gently wrapped her arms around him. His head resting against her stomach, slowly, she felt his arm snake around her waist and for a moment, they held each other in silence.

Though Davis was always calm and composed on the outside, Jessica knew him well enough to see past the facade. Inside, he was soft, vulnerable—just like everyone else. She wouldn’t be surprised if, in this moment, he broke down in front of her. And that thought, more than anything, made her heart ache for him.

"You know it’s not difficult to accept or reject, right?" she whispered softly, her voice barely audible in the quiet room.

Davis nodded slowly against her body, his breathing deep and steady, but Jessica could tell his mind was racing.

"Then put this behind you, like any other news," she continued, her hand gently brushing through his hair. "When you’re ready to come to terms with it, you can make your decision."

She held him for a little longer, feeling the tension in his body slowly begin to ease. For now, all she could do was support him. The rest was up to him to decide. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

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