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Suddenly, a sharp pain radiated from Bradley’s heart. He instinctively clutched the edge of the crystal coffin, his
keen eyes locking onto Esther’s emotionless face.
“Esther!”
Esther’s eyes were cold, lacking the human warmth one would expect. “Is there anything else you wish to
command?”
Without warning, Bradley seized her by the neck.
Esther displayed no signs of pain or relief. A sense of defeat washed over Bradley, and he staggered back, gazing at
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEsther.
Esther was seemingly oblivious to Bradley’s turmoil and smiled gracefully at him.
“Bradley!
“Bradley!”
Mandy’s voice pierced the air, causing Bradley to exit the secret chamber decisively.
“Is there something you need?” he asked.
Mandy handed him a neatly arranged fruit platter, speaking gently. “I’ve prepared this fruit platter for you.”
“Set it down and leave,” he commanded.
Mandy obediently placed the fruit platter on the table and left the room.
Once Mandy departed, Bradley returned to the secret chamber with the fruit platter.
Esther still lay in the crystal coffin, her hands folded neatly over her abdomen and a smile adorning her face.
“Get up.” Bradley extended the fruit platter to Esther. “What? You want me to feed you?”
The fruit platter contained various fruits and some nuts, all meticulously prepared.
Esther slowly sat up, and Bradley handed her the fruit platter. “Eat it all.”
Esther took the fork and diligently consumed all the fruits and nuts. She was remarkably obedient.
After all the fruits and nuts had disappeared, Bradley gently caressed Esther’s face and spoke softly. “Good girl.”
As Bradley touched Esther’s face, her expression remained calm, devoid of displeasure or impatience.
“Sleep.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEsther obediently reclined in the crystal coffin and slowly closed her eyes.
Bradley cast a lingering gaze at Esther before leaving. He took the fruit platter to the dining room and fetched
some snacks.
Mandy strolled into the dining room, dressed in a silk camisole nightgown and slippers. “Bradley, having snacks?
Was dinner unsatisfactory?”
Mandy pretended not to know. Bradley typically wouldn’t have snacks—he must be taking them for Esther.
Mandy glanced at the empty fruit platter and inwardly raised her eyebrows in triumph. ‘Esther, oh Esther! I
deliberately included two types of fruits and nuts you’re allergic to in this platter. You should be experiencing an
allergic reaction by now!’
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