Bradley spanked Estherâs butt. âDidnât you want to know about our daughterâs whereabouts?â
Esther gave up struggling, allowing Bradley to have his way in her world.
After what felt like a long time, Bradley pushed her away with disgust and casually sat on the sofa.
âDonât worry, Iâm not that depraved!â
Esther had been kneeling on the floor for so long that her knees had gone numb. She dropped to the floor, her face flushed like the dawn.
âBradley, can you tell me where our daughter is now?â Esther couldnât bear the torment of not knowing anymore.
Bradley revealed a wicked and mocking smile, pinched Estherâs chin, and asked, âWerenât you arrogant in court?â
Estherâs lips felt soft as Bradleyâs finger glided over them.
She pleaded hoarsely, âPlease, just tell me!â
âYou hid your pregnancy just to get a divorce from meâ¦â Bradleyâs gaze skimmed over Estherâs flat belly as he leaned closer, his cold lips against her ear. âIf you want to know where our daughter is, wait until youâre pregnant again. This is what you owe me!â
Esther whined hoarsely, âBradley, you promised!â
âRecall what I said. Did I say Iâd tell you now?â
A shiver ran down Estherâs spine. She couldnât believe it. âAre you doing this for revenge?â
www âIf you hadnât wanted a divorce and hidden your pregnancy, Pendleton wouldnât have given you the candy, nothing would have happened to the baby, and I wouldnât have gone to jail. Youâre to blame for everything!â
Bradley gripped Estherâs hair, his eyes fierce and demeanor wild. âEsther, you and I will settle our scores slowly.â
Esther stared at Bradley in a daze, trying to keep her tone gentle. âBradley, the person in the video from five years ago wasnât me, and I had nothing to do with Grandpa Thomasâ death-â
Bradley kissed Esther, cutting her words short. A sharp pain pierced her tongue, and she tasted blood.
âBrad⦠Bradleyâ¦â
Bradley released his grip on Estherâs hair and stood over her, his gaze dominating. âEsther, this game begins with you and ends with me. Understand?â
Estherâs heart ached so much she could hardly breathe. She never expected the love she devoted her youth to was merely a game for Bradley.
âBradley⦠Youâ¦â
Bradley moved toward the door but suddenly swayed after a few steps.
Seeing this, Esther ignored the pain in her legs and rushed over to support Bradley. She asked anxiously.â Bradley, are you okay?â
As Bradley looked at the stunning face before him, he spat out a mouthful of blood, splashing Estherâs face.
To Esther, the once invincible Bradley was now collapsing into her arms like a fallen tree.