My Husband Wants Me Dead (Esther and Bradley) novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406 

Esther experienced the luxury of having the whole mini market to herself for the first time in 

her life. 

“Mr. Sanderson, any dietary restrictions?” Esther asked as they strolled through the spacious. store with a wide array of goods. The enthusiastic staff continued their usual practice of shouting out promotions. 

“I’m not picky.” 

When Esther saw live shrimps in the water tank, she suggested, “How about we make ravioli with fresh shrimps?” 

“Sure.” 

Esther pushed the shopping cart, meticulously picking up a bag of flour and selecting fresh shrimp one by one. She appeared so focused that one might mistake it for a serious study. 

Jacob’s expression remained indifferent, yet not a hint of impatience was visible. 

While choosing the live shrimps, Esther glimpsed Jacob, feeling an inexplicable heartache for him. Under the lights, he exuded a sense of loneliness, as if he didn’t belong to this world. 

“Mr. Sanderson, can you help me pick the shrimps?” she asked. 

Jacob did not refuse and stepped forward coldly to help pick the fresh shrimps. 

“Mr. Sanderson, should we make shrimp and meat ravioli? Or should we make pure shrimp ones? Should we add some sweet corn inside? 

“Mr. Sanderson, do you like seaweed or vegetables?” 

“Mr. Sanderson…” 

Upon being repeatedly called by Esther, Jacob responded coldly. “You can call me Jacob.” 

“Can I?” Esther’s bright eyes were like a sparkling galaxy. 

“Yes.” 

As they shopped at the mini market, Esther bought plenty of vegetables, fruits, and snacks she thought a child Jacob’s age might like. 

“Jacob, I’ll pay for everything later, okay?” 

Jacob, a favored child, rarely bought things for himself or dealt with the concept of payment. Whenever he wanted something, he simply took it, and his bodyguards would handle the payment for him. 

“I’ll pay,” Jacob said. 

Esther wanted to pat Jacob’s head affectionately but felt it might be inappropriate. Instead, she lightly patted his arm and smiled. “You’re still a child. Let the adult handle the payment.” 

The cashier scanned and checked out all the items in Esther’s shopping cart. Esther then paid with her card. 

Esther tried to put aside her mental barriers and opened up. “I drew some designs earlier and 

earned some money. After my release from prison, I felt like my life was over. I harbored hatred because of a man who didn’t love me, leaving me battered and bruised. But later, I realized it wasn’t worth it.” 

Jacob listened silently, taking his time to respond.