Falling for My Contractual Wife

Jasmine asked in surprise, "Huh? Climbing mountains? Aren't you tired?"

Grace did not understand and said in confusion, "I'm not tired. Why would I be tired when I just woke up?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she understood what Jasmine meant. She bit her lip and lowered her head.

Brian smiled without saying anything. His gaze was fixed on her.

Austin did not understand and asked curiously, "Why is Mommy tired? Is it because Mommy's stamina is not good?"

Grace was speechless.

Brian nodded thoughtfully, "Yeah, her physical strength is pretty poor. I just don't know if it's improved at all over the past five years."

Austin looked at Grace with innocent eyes and said, "Mom, it's fine. I will climb the mountain with you, and soon your physical strength will improve."

Grace tugged at her lips, looking at her daughter, silently handing her a piece of pancake, "Just eat."

*****

The next day, Brian went back to work at the company. Grace hadn't exercised for a long time, and after climbing the mountain, her legs were indeed in unbearable pain. She woke up in the morning still feeling sore all over.

After breakfast, while Grace was teaching Austin to draw in the study, Melvin knocked on the door.

He said, "Miss Sherman, Mrs. Adkins is downstairs, saying she wants to see Mr. Brian. Do you want to go down and see her?"

"Mrs. Adkins?" Grace said.

"Yes."

Grace knew who it was, nodded, and whispered to Austin, "I will go downstairs now. Stay upstairs and draw by yourself."

"Okay!"

Shannon was sitting on the downstairs sofa. When she saw Grace coming down, she immediately stood up.

She looked much more tired than before. Without makeup, Shannon was wearing a casual dress, and her hair was messy.

Grace frowned and went downstairs.

"Mrs. Adkins, what can I do for you?" Grace said.

Shannon looked at her, feeling embarrassed, hesitated for a moment and asked, "Where's Mr. Brian?"

"He's working overtime at the company today. If you have any business, you can tell me, and I'll pass it on to him," Grace said.

Pausing for a moment, Grace added, "If it's not convenient for you to tell me, I can give you his phone number, and you can call him directly."

Shannon quickly said, "No, it's Okay."

"Here's the thing. My... my husband has been working day and night, and he collapsed! I heard that the company's funding chain is about to break. I don't understand anything about the company's affairs, really don't know what to do! Misso Sherman, out of the friendship we once had, I want to ask Mr. Brian for help. Please..."

Grace furrowed her brow, Marshall's slightly aging face appeared in her mind.noveldrama

Grace asked, "Mrs. Adkins, you have other relatives. Do you really need to ask Brian for help?"

Shannon sighed, wiped away her

tears, and said, "What

They're all eyeing us like hawks now, hoping Marshall dies soon so they can take over the company

Grace took a deep breath, understanding Shannon's words. The situation was ruthless.

She looked at Shannon for a while, her mind in turmoil, filled with Marshall's

pained face in court and his scolding her for Louise's sake.

Finally, Grace couldn't help but ask, "How is Mr. Adkins now?"

Shannon said, "Oh, him! His hair is almost all grey now. He's like torturing himself every day, often saying he's sorry to Louise... Oh, I mean the real Louise.

"He uses work to numb himself

every day. His health wasn't good before, and now all his indicators are off the charts. The doctor said he needs to be hospitalized for proper treatment."