Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Shopping Mall 2

"Yeah. I will do it." Davis took a deep breathe then slowly the wheelchair made its entrance into the mall.

Jessica holding Davis hand noticed his grip tightening on her fingers as the go further and further into the mall.

Pamela look at the duo, one on the wheelchair, the other standing by shielding the seated from the wind and rain. Her lips curled upward.

"What section do we go to first?" Let’s start with the female section. They nodded in unison.

Whispers rippled through the mall like a quiet storm. Several heads turned, eyes widening in recognition, curiosity, and, in some cases, thinly veiled shock.

Davis felt the weight of their stares pressing down on him, heavy and suffocating. It was the moment he had dreaded—the scrutiny, the murmurs, the silent judgments.

"Is that Davis Allen?"

"Wow... the heir of the Allen family? In a wheelchair?"

"He hasn’t been seen in public for so long... I thought—"

"No need to think, from a reliable source I heard he has removed from the Allen family register....

"It seems that lady beside him is the wife his family married for him....

"That’s unfortunate, from grace to grass...

He even became a psychopath abusing his staff...

Jessica felt the tremor in his fingers, the way his body stiffened under their watchful eyes. Without hesitation, she squeezed his hand, grounding him. Her expression remained calm, unaffected, as if their stares meant nothing.

Pamela, walking a step ahead, let out an amused chuckle. "What a vibrant fan, you have" she chimed, her voice just loud enough for those nearby to hear. She tossed her hair back, flashing an indifferent smile at them.

Ethan’s face was unreadable as he silently maneuvered the wheelchair with practiced ease. His protective stance, coupled with Jessica’s unwavering presence, made it clear—Davis Allen was not to be pitied.

Davis swallowed hard, forcing himself to look ahead, not at the sea of judgmental eyes but at the woman beside him. Jessica walked as if she carried the world’s confidence, unbothered, undaunted.

"Jessica..." His voice was low, uncertain.

She turned to him, her smile soft yet firm. "You are still you, Davis. Let them look. Don’t you think they are marveling at how handsome you have become after staying out the public eyes for a long time"

A smile played on his lips as he slow exhaled. He wasn’t sure if he believed her just yet, but seeing her believing in him with confidence, he decided to believe himself.

"Alright," he murmured. "Let’s shop."

As they entered the ladies wing of the mall, Jessica directed Ethan to move to a more comfortable position. She opened her bag and picked her ear buds and skillfully attached the to his ears... Then she selected a nice music for him. Davis smiled.

You are really prepared." He chimed with a smile.

Jessica smirked as she adjusted the volume on his earbuds. "Of course. I knew you’d need a little distraction but with time, it won’t be necessary."

Davis let out a soft chuckle, his earlier tension easing slightly. The melody filled his ears, drowning out the lingering murmurs and curious gazes.

It wasn’t just the music—it was Jessica’s thoughtfulness and preparedness, the way she anticipated his emotions and acted without making a big deal out of it. It never occurred to him to shut himself off through this method. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

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