Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption novel Chapter 296

Chapter 296: A husband shirking his duties

Deborah quietly stepped out of the room after the cleaning, her eyes meeting Davis’s in a silent exchange. Emotions and unspoken words flickered between them—concern, hope, understanding and curiosity.

As the door clicked shut, Davis turned back toward Jessica who was sitting quietly on the bed with her head resting on the headboard, her gaze lowered.

He gently took the tray from the bedside table and began to arrange the dishes on the bed with dedicated precision and calmness.

The food had been carefully prepared by Deborah, who had spent the better part of the evening in the kitchen. There was a wide range of dishes—white soup, plantain pudding, a bit of jollof rice, some grilled drumstick, and a light pasta dish, topping it up with freshly diced fruit salad.

She had to make the food slightly spicy. Everything was in small portions to make it easier for her to taste.

Deborah had noticed some changes in Jessica over the last few days since she rejoined her at Davis mansion. Her skin looked more radiant and glowing, her body slightly fuller and her subtle unconscious attitude of caressing her stomach.

Though Jessica hadn’t said anything, a mother always knows. Deborah had her suspicions, but chose to remain quiet, allowing Jessica her space and the choice to announce it when she wants.

What troubled Deborah more was seeing Jessica walk into danger earlier that evening. When the chaos broke out, she felt her heart leap in fear. The risk would have been a costly one.

After carefully setting out the meal, Davis sat by the edge of the bed and dipped the spoon into the steaming soup. He brought it up gently to Jessica’s lips.

She stared at him silently, making no move to open her mouth. Davis arched a brow, his tone soft and coaxing. "What’s wrong?"

But she had offered no response, just staring at him.

He reached out with his free hand, placing the back of his palm gently on her forehead. Her skin felt warm, but not alarmingly so. Still, concern flickered in his eyes.

"You don’t like the food?" he asked, his voice tinged with worry.

Jessica shook her head slowly. "That’s not it."

"Then you need to eat," he said firmly. "You’ve already used up so much energy. You can’t just skip meals like this."

She let out a soft sigh, her voice barely above a whisper. "Can I sleep first?"

Davis shook his head, his tone calm but firm. "No. You eat before you sleep."

Jessica pouted slightly, knowing there was no point arguing. Still, she couldn’t resist throwing a tantrum, her lips pouting.

"There’s still another way to feed someone." Davis smirked, the glint in his eyes shifting from worry to playful heat. His lips curled into a sly smile.

"Would you prefer I show you?" He whispered with a wink, his tone teasing.

Jessica’s cheeks turned a deep shade of red. She quickly averted her gaze, staring at the far end of the room, anywhere but at him. Davis chuckled softly.

"Babe, what were you thinking? I didn’t even say anything yet. What if it was just a silly spoon plane or something innocent, like ....?"

Jessica couldn’t wait for him to finish, unable to take any more, she snatched the spoon from his hand and began eating quickly with exaggerated focus, her eyes locked on her plate.

Her heart pounded wildly, she could still feel the heat on her face betraying her calm facade and she didn’t trust herself to meet his gaze again so soon. She hadn’t expected such a simple flirt to unnerve her so thoroughly.

Davis chuckled, a deep rumble that vibrated through the room, seductive in its resonance.

Jessica tried to keep her mind on the food, but she could still feel his gaze on her and no doubt it was warm, gentle and probably seductive like his voice.

She looked up, intending to scold him, but her gaze landed on the sensual curve of his throat, just as his Adam’s apple shifted with a swallow.

The sight sent an unexpected jolt through her. Her breath caught. Heat spread rapidly through her chest and lower abdomen. An unexpected scene flashing across her thought, her eyes glinting with mischief.

Carefully, she set the tray on the bedside table. Davis paused his laughter, noticing her sudden seriousness. "What’s the—"

Before he could finish, she straddled him and gently pushed him back onto the bed.

"Hubby," she said in a low voice, her lips close to his ear, her breath brushing his neck. "I changed my mind. What was that other way?"

Davis looked up at her with a knowing smile, shifting slightly under her weight. "Have you ever heard the saying, ’Don’t play with fire’?" he teased.

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