Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 603

Chapter 80

On the way home, Josette was much relieved. However, the moment they arrived back at the house, tension returned.

Desmond was standing right outside. Rebecca was still in the car when he rushed into the middle of the driveway, blocking their path.

“Rebecca!” he shouted, slapping the car window.

He seemed certain she was inside.

“I’ll go check,” said the new bodyguard Gabriel had assigned, who was sitting in the passenger seat.

Rebecca nodded. “Find out what he wants.”

After the bodyguard got out, she cracked her window just enough to hear their conversation.

“Is Rebecca in the car? Ask her to step out and talk to me,” Desmond said urgently.

“You can tell me. I’ll pass on the words,” the bodyguard replied firmly.

“You?” Desmond’s tone dripped with disdain. “You can speak on her behalf?”

“Yes,” the bodyguard answered curtly.

Desmond grew irritated and moved to slap the window again. “Rebecca, I know you’re in there. I have something important to tell you.”

“Ms. Perry orders me to pass on your words.” The bodyguard stepped between him and the car.

“Anything?” Desmond snapped. “What about private matters? Can you handle those, too?”

Rebecca frowned and glanced at Josette. The latter patted her hand reassuringly. Rebecca was about to roll the window down when the bodyguard answered, “Yes. I’ll decide on Mr. Rossi’s behalf exactly how hard to beat you.”

“If you really have something important to tell me, then say it. If you just come to say these things, then I’m going inside,” she said.

“Don’t!” He pressed his hand against the glass and leaned close, desperate to see her.

He spotted Josette on the far side. “Grandma, hello.”

Josette smiled kindly. “Hello, dear. Happy New Year.”

His eyes burned. In this family, maybe she was the only one who would still wish him a Happy New Year.

“Rebecca,” he continued, voice cracking, “I was the first to find out Catherine wanted to harm you. She approached Margaret, tried to stir up hatred, and even hired someone to kill you.

“Margaret ignored her. As soon as I learned about it, I flew straight here to protect you. I didn’t expect Vance to beat me to it.”